Be immersed in an evocative soundscape performance by a percussion orchestra made up of music students and community members directed by percussionist composer Thea Rossen. Followed by a light supper.

This is free to attend - registration appreciated.

Thea Rossen is a percussionist, composer and educator based in Perth. Her work often focusses on the human impact on nature and the environment, as she strives to connect her audiences with creative musical ways to find a new perspective on important global issues. As a teaching artist, Thea has been writing, facilitating and presenting shows and workshops for children and community members for over 12 years. Some major collaborators include the West Australian and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras, Musica Viva in Schools, Melbourne Recital Centre and Melbourne University. Her trio show Water Water Everywhere toured Australia for four years and was seen by over 50,000 school children both live and online. As a soloist and chamber musician, Thea was a fellow at the Bang on a Can Summer Festival, and a finalist for the Freedman Classical Music Fellowship in 2018. She has presented works at the Melbourne Recital Centre’s Metropolis Festival, Extended Play Festival and was a featured artist in PlayOn’s sixth series. During her time at the Australian National Academy of Music, Thea was awarded prizes for all of her solo recitals including Most Outstanding Performance and Best Program.

This event is part of the Living Reef Festival made possible with support from the State Government and Lottery West.