'Breast Wishes' composer to give CQUni Rocky students some uplifting advice
Published on 01 July, 2011
Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, composer, pianist and educator Bruce Brown will visit Rockhampton to give a free concert with Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music staff and students on Thursday July 7 at 6pm at the Glenmore Tavern.
Bruce will also give FREE workshops for music students on Friday July 8 at 11am at CQUniversity Rockhampton Campus.
Bruce Brown will conduct workshops at CQUniversity next week.Bruce will tutor the vocal and piano students, talk about his musical journey and will give advice to all students about how to shape their own careers in the music and performing arts industry. He may even perform a couple of his songs.
‘Formidable piano playing, a silky smooth voice and lyrics that are witty, poignant, and above all swinging' - that's how Arthur Hamilton, writer of Cry Me A River, once described Bruce's talents.
Originally from Los Angeles and now a New Zealand resident, Bruce will be visiting at the same time his acclaimed musical Breast Wishes is touring Australia.
Breast Wishes will be performing at the Pilbeam Theatre on Friday and Saturday evening, July 8 & 9 as part of a nationwide tour.
Dean of the School of Creative and Performing Arts, Professor Matthew Marshall said this was a unique opportunity for CQUniversity students to meet and hear from a leading performing artist.