James Kortum
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James Kortum is Lecturer in Flute at the Sydney Conservatorium. Originally from the United States, James studied flute with Donald Peck, Principal Flute Emeritus of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and former Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra flutist, Philip Sieburg. At the completion of his studies, James was offered the position of Principal Flute with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and has subsequently been Principal Flute with the Opera Australia Orchestra and Second Flute with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He has also been guest flutist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra, Hunter Sinfonia and Pacific Opera Orchestra. Prior to his current position, James was Lecturer in Flute at the University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music.
In 2005 James received the Master of Arts (Music) degree from the University of Newcastle for his text The Purposeful Flautist: Technique to Interpretation. James has also taught flute at the Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne University and Monash University. Active as a clinician throughout Australia, James also appeared as guest artist at flute conventions and festivals held in Sydney, Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Canberra, Christchurch and Hamilton, New Zealand, Hong Kong, the United States, England and Russia. He is also Co-Director of The Complete Flute with flutists Andrew Macleod, Principal Piccolo of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Mardi McSullea, Former Head of Woodwind at Melbourne University, annually offering courses for performers and teachers in Macedon, Victoria.