Aaron Smart

MACARTHUR & SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS REPRESENTATIVE

English born Australian, Aaron started playing the flute at the age of 7 and was taught by Bournemouth Flautist Alan Melly. Aaron completed his ABRSM Grade VIII at the age of 14 under the tuition of Carol Bacon-Harty. Aaron continued with the Principal Flautist of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) Laurie Beers through to his performers degree.

Throughout his music career, Aaron has performed with orchestras and ensembles at the Edinburgh Festival, The Barbican, Royal Festival Hall-South Bank Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, the Australian Flute Festival and at the National Flute Association convention(US).

Aaron is a core member of the Australian Flute Ensemble, he also plays in theatre groups as a multi-woodwind player and has played flute and piccolo with the Southern Highlands Symphony Orchestra.

As a music educator Aaron has a passion for sharing his musical knowledge and currently teaches in Public Schools throughout South West Sydney and regularly assists High School students in their preparation for exams.