// Our Students-Past

Since 1984 Cooma School of Music has been privileged to teach many talented students. We love to to stay in touch and watch their careers unfold. Here’s a selection of past and present students:

  • David Perrett
  • Emilia Schavio
  • Brendan Rick
  • Luke Tierney
  • Joshua McHugh
  • Shane Blewitt

(Photos are linked where possible)

Shane Blewitt, singer, songwriter, guitarist

Shane Blewitt, singer, songwriter, guitarist

Joshua McHugh is a pianist, composer, singer and music teacher, currently undertaking his third year majoring as a classical voice student at the ANU School of Music. His portfolio of works include three publications, various chamber works, the score for a film titled No Junk Mail and a song cycle; the latter having premiered mid last year at Wesley Music Centre. His first opera is inspired by the voices of fellow students and their vocal capacity and shape the artistic cast of Grimm and the Blue Crown Owl.

Joshua McHugh is a pianist, composer, singer and music teacher, currently undertaking his third year majoring as a classical voice student at the ANU School of Music. His portfolio of works include three publications, various chamber works, the score for a film titled No Junk Mail and a song cycle; the latter having premiered mid last year at Wesley Music Centre. His first opera is inspired by the voices of fellow students and their vocal capacity and shape the artistic cast of Grimm and the Blue Crown Owl.

Luke Tierney studied with Tim Kain, graduated from ANU School of Music, and is now Head of the Guitar Department, The Cranbrook School, Sydney

Luke Tierney studied with Tim Kain, graduated from ANU School of Music, and is now Head of the Guitar Department, The Cranbrook School, Sydney

Brendan Rick guitarist for The Counterfeit Gypsies (World Music)

Brendan Rick guitarist for The Counterfeit Gypsies (World Music)

Anthony Garcia - guitarist & composer

Anthony Garcia - guitarist & composer (Allan introduced Anthony to the classical guitar when Allan was teaching at Marist College, Ashgrove before Allan & Leslie moved to Sydney in 1983)

Emilia Schiavo has go on to study with Tim Kain, and complete a Degree at the ANU School of Music

Emilia Schiavo has gone on to study with Tim Kain, and complete a Degree at the ANU School of Music

Ben Richards guitarist for US based indie band "Porcelain"

Ben Richards guitarist for US based indie band "Porcelain"

Mark Smith has played in many bands including "Stone Pony"

Mark Smith has played in many bands including "Stone Pony"