We’re going to print!
In 2018, CutCommon has launched its first ever print magazine. And as far as we know, it’s also the first street press publication in Australia dedicated to sharing the stories of young and emerging classical musicians.
You’ll be able to pick up a copy of CutCommon’s physical edition for free when you visit one of the 50-or-so venues in our roving launch. (And if you subscribe to CutCommon, we’ll also post one straight to your door.)
To celebrate, we continue to bring your our print magazine writer line-up. So join us as we reveal the talent working hard behind-the-scenes to craft this bold new national magazine.
WRITERS IN PRINT!
Joseph Asquith, NSW
Newcastle pianist, teacher, and writer Joseph Asquith is passionate about bringing awareness to the important role music has to play in modern society.
Joseph developed a love for music in his teens, while learning piano with esteemed Newcastle pianist/teacher Marilyn Wilson. Subsequently, Joseph completed his Bachelor of Music (Honours) in 2015 at the University of Newcastle, majoring in Piano Performance, studying with Gian-Franco Ricci and Helen English. He also wrote a dissertation focusing on the interplay between music and Zeitgeist under the supervision of well-known musicologist/harpsichordist Rosalind Halton.
Along with delving into baroque and classical music, Joseph became particularly passionate about romantic repertoire and has received tutelage from renowned pianists Michael Kieran-Harvey (Tasmania), Andrew Chubb (Newcastle) and Paul Hersh (San Francisco) in this genre. He is a sought after ensemble member/accompanist, using his skill in various genres including opera, classical, folk and contemporary pop.
Joseph has a love for musicology and writing about music. He earned a position as resident journalist with the Newcastle Youth Orchestra in 2014, and also established a reputation as a freelance music journalist in Newcastle, reviewing touring artists. In this capacity, he has liaised with prestigious national and international artists/ensembles including Imogen Cooper, Elena Kats-Chernin, The Sitkovetsky Trio, American Brass Quintet, and the Keleman String Quartet. Joseph completed his final semester of Masters of Teaching (Secondary) at the University of Newcastle.
Did you read Joseph’s blog about ‘The Millennial Musicians’ Quarter-Life Crisis‘?
Stay tuned to learn about more about the talented writers bringing you CutCommon!
