Christopher Pidcock

Still in his early 20s, Christopher already has an astonishing range of achievements to his credit. They include a Bachelor of Music at the University of Tasmania (2003-2005) which earnt him the Mount Nelson Prize (Music) for “the greatest proficiency in specialised study in the Bachelor of Music course”, the Director’s Prize and the Frank Schuster Memorial Trust Award from the Hobart Conservatorium of Music and performing with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

He has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Music at the Conservatorium of Music at Sydney University which he is in the process of converting into a Masters degree, is a member of the Sydney Sinfonia.

Chris began learning the violincello in grade 3 at Canberra Boys Grammar. He won various scholarships over the years and earned a rare distinction in his LMusA in 2002.

His performance in music in the HSC earned him inclusion in the prestigious ENCORE concert for outstanding HSC music students.

The latest award to be won by Christopher was the coveted Churchill Fellowship which permitted him to study in Germany. This involved two months of intensive classes in private and in public – an opportunity that will have a huge impact on his development as a professional performer and teacher in Australia and abroad in the years to come.