Scott Frankcombe
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Scott Frankcombe is a tubist originally from Launceston, Tasmania, and having enjoyed a career so far encompassing both freelance playing and educating in Australia and overseas, he is also a former member of the Sydney Sinfonia, Central Coast Brass and the DePaul Screamin' Demon’s. Scott has performance engagements with many of the foremost orchestras and ensembles in the region, and has experience with a multitude of genres ranging from chamber to jazz, orchestral to pop and cabaret to street marches.
Having been fortunate to study the art of brass playing with many exceptionally patient musicians, Scott can continue to cite an endless list of influences but would start with Andrew Jarvis, Steve Rosse, Floyd Cooley, Ashley Gittens, Chris Harris, Charles Vernon and Gene Pokorny, and also the combined faculties of the Queensland Conservatorium, the Canberra School Of Music, The Sydney Conservatorium and the DePaul University School Of Music.
A passionate fan of the Philip Jones Brass and the many brass ensembles that have followed their pioneering leadership, Scott has been an eager participant in chamber music collaborations with many fine musicians and ensembles from the Chicago, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmanian and Canberra Symphony Orchestras and also the Young Australian Concert Artists program, a program specifically designed to advance the skills of Australian chamber musicians.
Whilst enjoying performing as a soloist in front of the National Capital Orchestra, the NSW Police Band, and Warringah Concert Brass many solo performances with accompanists David Miller, Yoko Yamada-Selvaggio, Mitchell Leigh and Rena Hashimoto have been much more fun. These recitals have encompassed a range of styles and repertoire from the early periods of music through to premieres of contemporary works specifically showcasing the abilities of the modern tuba. Open to the concept of music for the masses, some of Scott’s past performances can be found on his youtube channel, SGFTuba.
When not sharing his passion for great music with his students, Scott spends time expanding his knowledge of the finer things in life, such as all things diesel, Lego or garage storage. Scott, his wife and their 3 children can usually be found somewhere between their home and the nearest beach in the Darkinjung region of NSW, home to the Awabakal people and the Central Coast Mariners.