Hamish Cassidy

About Hamish

Hamish Cassidy is an emerging clarinettist and bass clarinettist from within the Brisbane (Meanjin) region who breathes life into his music wherever he plays, from the symphony orchestra to chamber music performances. Hamish is fascinated by the small details within music and has a passion for exploring the limits of his sound and what it can express. It is this drive to tell stories through music-making which continue to motivate the beginnings of his career as a musician. Hamish has a keen interest in a broad range of genres from classical to contemporary and experimental music. He has even begun to explore improvisation in a collective setting as part of his trio ‘Blue Poles’. 

Hamish has recently graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with a Bachelor of Music Honours (Performance) under the tutelage of Prof. Paul Dean and Irit Silver. He has also worked alongside Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Q. Finally, Hamish has started working in a teaching role this year as a saxophone tutor at Ipswich Grammar School.