User:Grant Furneaux

Mr Grant Furneaux
Occupation:	Head of Music (multi-campus K-12 school)
Nationality:	Australian
Languages:	English

My Profile

• Mr. Grant Furneaux is an accomplished and qualified musician, conductor, accompanist, composer, teacher and leader.

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Academic Qualifications

• Masters of Music Studies (in progress), Melbourne University

• Bachelor of Education (Secondary Music), University of Canberra

• ATCL (Pianoforte), Associate of Trinity College, London

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Career Highlights

• Developed and expanded a fledgling Music Department (Flinders College), from an involvement of 20 in 2000 to an involvement of 500+ across 3 campi today;

• Mentored many music student teachers from Victorian Universities;

• Managed and expanded a large Instrumental Music Teaching and Secretarial staff (40 in 2010 at FCCC);

• Ran a cross-campus vibrant music programme;

• Developed Music Curriculum from Grade 5 - VCE;

• Provided opportunities for student performances across a variety of instruments, genres and skill levels;

• Provided opportunities for students to achieve highest levels of excellence for their chosen career pathway;

• Composed and Arranged scores for Performances and events;

• Played as a Repertoire Pianist, National Capital School of Ballet, A.C.T.

• Co-ordinated Music Staff events and PD’s

• Developed Online (Moodle) musical resources for Students;

• Conducted the Peninsula Youth Orchestra, Peninsula Youth Music Society, 2002-3

• Conducted the Kerang Municipal Brass Band, 1989-1990

• Developed Studio and Recording Skills, 2009 - 2011

• VCE Marking Panel (2010)

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Other Qualifications and Skills

• Level 2 First Aid Certificate (current)

• Light rigid licence and driver’s certificate (<25 Passengers)

• Youth Coaching Certificate, Football Federation Victoria

• Skilled user of Sibelius Software

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Musical Productions (Musical Director)

• 2011 - Seussical the Musical (Nominated Best musical direction for a school play)

• 2009 - Grease

• 2008 - Singing in the Rain

• 2005 - Annie

• 2002 - Desert Star (Original script, co-wrote the musical score set in 60’s style)

• 2001 - Jonah/Cinderella (original)

• 2000 - Guys and Dolls

• 1997 - Cabaret Variety Show

• 1996 - HMS Pinafore

• 1995 - OLIVER!

• 1993 - The Mikado

• 1989 - Calamity Jane

• 1988 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

• 1986 - TIME! (co-musical director)

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Musical Productions (Accompanist)

• 2011 - Guys and Dolls

• 2011 - Westside Story

• 2010 - Hot Mikado

• 2009 - The Wiz

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Student Successes (VCE Excellence Awards, Music)

• 2009 - Chantelle Henderson - VCE Music History and Styles

• 2006 - Lisa Faithfull - VCE Solo

• 2002 - Michael Paynter - VCE Solo

• 2001 - Michael Paynter - VCE Group (top in state)

• 2000 - Scott Charlesworth - VCE Voice

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School Music Tours (Leadership, Organisation, Conducting)

• 2011 - Tasmania

• 2010 - Northern Victoria

• 2009 - Gippsland

• 2008 - Sydney, Canberra

• 2006 - South Australia

• 2004 - Tasmania

• 2001 - South East Queensland

• 2000 - Canberra (played in the Great Hall, New Parliament House)

• 1995 - Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland

• 1991 - Tasmania

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Coaching

• 2011 - Peninsula Soccer Club - U13B Boys

• 2010 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached U16 Girls (Finished 5th in the 15-16A Grade Championship)

• 2009 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached U15 Girls (Finished 6th U15B league)

• 2008 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached U14 Girls (Won the FFV U14 S/E Championship)

• 2007 - Peninsula Soccer Club - Coached the newly formed U13 Girl’s Squad (Finished 9th 13B league)

• 2006 - Baxter Soccer Club - Co-Coached the U8 Boys Squad (Undefeated)

• 2006 - Baxter Soccer Club - Coached the newly formed U12 Girl’s squad (Finished 5th 12B)

• 2005 - Baxter Soccer Club - Assisted with the U7 Boys Squad

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Community Service

• Participated in the collection of bread and the distribution to those in need in the local area on a fortnightly basis.

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Hobbies

• Bushwalking

• Cycling

• Cooking

• Theology and eschatology