Mosaic at the Con 2026
Sunshine Philharmonic Orchestra
Designed for advanced young musicians, this orchestra offers a rich and varied repertoire that keeps students motivated, inspired, and musically challenged over the long term.
What sets Senior Orchestra apart is its diverse programming — from authentic, unabridged classical masterpieces by composers such as Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák, to exciting modern arrangements of popular works from Genshin Impact, Studio Ghibli films, and other beloved game and animation soundtracks. This variety ensures that students stay passionate about music while continuing to build strong technical foundations.
The Conductor
Dr Paul Terracini started out his musical career holding a permanent position of Principal Trumpet from 1975 till 1979 within the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. He was Lecturer in Trumpet, Concert Band, Brass Ensemble, and Big Band at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music from 1982 till 1988. He spent about twenty years in Europe, playing Solo Trumpet at the Danish Chamber Players from 1991 till 2007 and touring Asia, South America, the USA and all across Europe. For 16 years he was Chairman of the Storstroms Symphony Orchestra in Denmark. Back in Australia as a trumpet player he appeared as soloist with internationally known ensembles like the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra und the West Australian Symphony Orchestra.
As a conductor he recorded ten classical albums with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Also he has been President of the Danish Bel Canto Society, conducted at the prestigious German opera festival Rossini in Wildbad, led orchestras in Denmark and Italy through concerts and operas. Furthermore, he taught at different schools and colleges of higher musical education in Europa and China.