Buddy Lovett

Buddy Lovett

Buddy Lovett is a second year percussion student at Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying with Shaun Trubiano (Principal Percussionist, Opera Australia Orchestra). Beginning on piano at the age of 7, he later commenced drum kit lessons at the age of 10. He soon progressed to marimba and orchestral percussion, learning from Robert Oetomo throughout his later high school years at Barker College, before commencing his Conservatorium studies with Daryl Pratt. Buddy’s orchestral experience includes as timpanist and percussionist in the Australian Youth Orchestra’s 2021 programs, as well as his continued role as Principal Percussionist of the Sydney Youth Orchestra (2019 – 2021). Buddy also attended the 2019 Sydney Youth Orchestra United Kingdom tour, participating in a lesson with Tony Bedewi (Principal Timpani – BBC Symphony Orchestra), and masterclasses and performance opportunities with David Hext (Principal Percussionist – Hallè Orchestra) and Peter Fry (Philharmonia Orchestra).

Buddy’s solo experience includes performing ‘The Russian Marimba Concerto’ at Chatswood Concourse, as well as competition experience (2nd Place 2019 Australian Marimba Competition, Percussion ‘Champion of Champions’ at the 2019 NSW State Solos, 1st Place in Snare Drum at the 2019 Australian Percussion Eistedfodd), notably winning the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Snare Drum Award in 2020. 

Principal Percussionist, The Sydney Youth Orchestra, 2019 – 2021

Australian Youth Orchestra, Tiampanist and Percussionist, 2021

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