Trombonist Harry Macpherson grew up on a vineyard where the neighbours were too far away to be bothered by the sound of his instrument. The booming brass notes had the opposite effect on occupants of the family farm at the foot of Mount Canobolas near Orange, in central-western NSW. "When we had the cows in the paddock, they could be down the back of the property and when I started playing - even inside - they would come up to the house," Macpherson tells AAP.
"The trombone is loud and in Sydney practising is often a challenge. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. "I live in an apartment now and trying to find a space where I don't bother the neighbours is tricky.
" Macpherson this year earned a spot as the Australian Youth Orchestra's principal bass trombonist after years of auditioning throughout high school and university. The 23-year-old, who also plays in the Sydney Youth Orchestra and recently graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, credits his country upbringing and a thriving regional music scene for his rise. "After school, I could walk up to the (local) conservatorium .
.. and do my ensembles," he said.
"That support from Orange Con and Orange High ...
is the only reason I still do it." The Australian Youth Orchestra, a prestigious training ground for pre-professional musicians aged 12 to 30, is hoping to offer opportunities to more regional artists next year. The orchestra is urging regional, rural and First.
