The new Artistic Director of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra, Dr Leif Sundstrup, promises to bring adventure and diversity to the orchestra’s performances. He comes to the Territory having spent the past few years as Resident Conductor of the Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra and with the Royal Guard of Oman Military School of Music.

It’s the opportunity to perform and give back to the community that draws this musical family to playing with the Palmerston City Concert Band (PCCB). “I love live music and the ability to perform, and the Band gives me the opportunity to give live music back to the community; and it’s fun!” says Carol Atkinson, a former flute, now euphonium, player. Bruce Cartwright, a trumpeter, and Rochelle Cabry, a viola and bassoon player, echoes these sentiments.