ARTISTS

Professor Peter Morris

Professor Peter Morris is Deputy Director (Engagement) of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, in addition to being Head of Ensembles and leading the orchestral conducting program. He is the resident conductor of the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, Wind Orchestra and Musical Theatre pit orchestras. Prior to immigrating to Australia in 2002, Peter performed in the US and internationally on trumpet and as a conductor in a wide variety of genres. Peter completed his doctoral studies in conducting at UCLA and has held teaching positions at American universities in California, Texas and Colorado. Over the past 20 years in Australia, he has complemented his academic work with professional conducting activity in largescale cultural projects and recording sessions for local film and TV. He conducted the 2021-22 Brisbane seasons of Love Actually in Concert, and launched a new touring Australian stadium show, Classic Rock Live in 2022 with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Peter is an advocate for commissioning new works and re-imagining existing musical structures and has an enthusiasm for exploring exciting collaborations to create performances that matter.