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TarrynTarryn is the Musical Director of Tarkine Strings and brings a wealth of experience as both a violinist and violist. She received professional classical music training under scholarship at the prestigious Perth Modern School. Tarryn has performed at a wide range of private functions, including gallery openings, weddings, corporate events, and funerals, showcasing her versatility and artistry. She has also performed in various orchestral and ensemble works at esteemed venues such as the Perth Concert Hall, His Majesty's Theatre, Perth Government House, the Perth Entertainment Centre, and the Burnie Arts and Function Centre.
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EmmaEmma began playing violin at the age of four and has since built an impressive performance repertoire across the North-West coast of Tasmania. She has been specially commissioned to perform at a wide range of events including weddings, gallery openings, and private functions. As a soloist, Emma demonstrates remarkable musical maturity, with a deep deviation to the works of Vivaldi, Bach, and Mozart. She also brings versatility to her craft, performing contemporary interpretations with our string quartet and delivering captivating Grappelli-inspired lead breaks in our Gypsy Jazz band.
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MurrayMurray joins the Tarkine Strings team as a guitarist, cellist and bassist. Murray enjoys exploring the range and musical diversity of cello, bass and guitar including classical, blues, jazz and contemporary repertoires. He is our resident luthier and takes great pleasure in restoring antique violins, violas and cellos.
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AshleyAshley is an accomplished violinist with an extensive performance history. In our string quartet, she brings skill and precision as second violin, while in our Gypsy Jazz band, she showcases her versatility and talent on the cello. A gifted pianist as well, Ashley enjoys performing contemporary works that highlight her artistic range. She has performed extensively at a variety of venues across North West Tasmania, bringing elegance and charm to weddings and special events.
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JosieJosie has been playing violin since the age of 11. She graduated with a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual) with Honors and has been teaching violin in Tasmania since 2009. Josie is an award-winning artist and has also played in a number of chamber and orchestral ensembles in Northern Tasmania.
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MichaelA self-taught singer-songwriter, Michael's live repertoire includes acoustic interpretations of popular music genres, interspersed with songs chosen from his own catalogue. His compositions usually draw on social themes or personal experiences, expressed through acoustic guitar and meaningful lyrics. Michael published his first novel in 2017, which accompanied a music CD of self-compositions that related to the story line. Michael is currently working on several other works, both music and creative writing. He has also enjoyed experience as an MC at weddings and other engagements.
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VirginiaVirginia is a graduate of Pure Mathematics from the University of Tasmania. Yet music is so intertwined with mathematics, she quickly discovered her passion for the cello. As a cellist, Virginia has performed in a number of orchestral and chamber groups in Tasmania whilst also touring Italy, Austria and the Czech Republic in 2016. Virginia continues to teach cello, violin and viola in Northern Tasmania.
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PhilipPhilip is a graduate of the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music where he studied viola and classical guitar. He has been teaching strings and performing on the North West Coast since 1980. Philip's career highlights include conducting his students in performances of Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Fourth Piano Concerto and Vivaldi's Four Seasons. His repertoire includes Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Brahms and Schubert String Quartets. Philip has a long list of music publications and is able to arrange popular music for strings if required.
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