Derek Jones

Head of Department
Woodwind

Derek Jones completed studies in flute at the Victorian College of the Arts after which he was awarded German and French Government scholarships. He has studied with Andreus Blau, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and Jacque Zoon, Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam.

Derek's performing career has included solo performances with the Melbourne Symphony, The Australian Pops Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, the latter involving solo appearances in Carnegie Hall, New York and the Kennedy Centre, Washington DC. He has also performed as soloist for ABC Radio in live broadcasts and will record a recital for ABC Classic FM later in 2002.

Derek's career includes principal flute positions with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Pops Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria. Derek has also been invited to audition for principal flute positions in Europe. He also teaches flute at the University of Melbourne, Faculty of Music.