Our Team

President

Eve Brown has been a dedicated member of the Moreton Bay Symphony Orchestra (MBSO) since 2006, transitioning from violin to viola. Serving as President from 2010 until the end of 2024, Eve now continues her long-standing dedication to the orchestra as Vice President, bringing her passion for both music and education to the ensemble.

With a background as a primary school teacher specialising in inclusive education, she also coordinates her school’s instrumental program, fostering the next generation of young musicians.

Eve is committed to promoting musical excellence within the MBSO and the local community, collaborating with the orchestra team to feature local talent in performances. These concerts proudly showcase the works of local composers, talented soloists, and community ensembles, highlighting the rich musical landscape of the region.

In addition to her leadership in MBSO, Eve has successfully led several performance tours, including visits to Toowoomba, northern New South Wales, Mount Tamborine, New Zealand, and Tasmania, bringing MBSO’s music to broader audiences.

Vice President

Our Vice President’s bio will be added shortly — stay tuned to learn more about their passion for music and leadership within MBSO.

Musical Director

Bronwyn Gibbs, the Musical Director of both MBSO and the MBSO Youth Symphony, is a highly accomplished strings specialist. Since 2000, she has been conducting community orchestras and has established strings programs at numerous schools across Brisbane, sharing her passion for music with students and communities alike.

Bronwyn’s musical journey began at an early age, studying violin and piano. She achieved ATCL diplomas in both instruments, followed by a Diploma of Creative Arts (Music) at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in Toowoomba, where she studied violin under Spiros Rantos. Her training continued with the ABC National Training Orchestra in Sydney, before moving to Brisbane in 1984 to complete her LTCL in violin. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Instrumental Pedagogy, a Graduate Certificate in Music Studies, and a Master of Music Studies from the University of Queensland.

An active and long-standing member of the Australian Strings Association (AUSTA), Bronwyn has been involved in organising conferences, music festivals, workshops, and concerts, as well as adjudicating competitions and leading international tours. Her extensive experience includes performing with esteemed orchestras and ensembles such as the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra, Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra, and St Andrew's Sinfonia, among others.

Bronwyn has a deep passion for nurturing young artists, promoting their talents in both composition and performance. Under her direction, MBSO has expanded its repertoire to include not only classical masterpieces but also popular and contemporary works, reflecting her broad musical vision.

With her exceptional ability to recognise talent and develop strong orchestral technique, MBSO is proud to have Bronwyn Gibbs as its Musical Director, guiding the orchestra to new heights.

Concert Master & Acting Junior Strings Conductor

Angela Butler - Biography

Angela discovered the joy of instrumental music teaching while mentoring younger students in her roles as Music Vice-Captain and Captain at Mueller College Secondary School. She has since taught the strings programs at four Brisbane Catholic Education schools, as well as students of all ages in her private studio. Angela has also offered her teaching abilities to programs such as the Gladstone Youth Music Council and Karawatha district music camp on a number of occasions. In 2023, Angela obtained her Master of Teaching (Secondary) and moved into classroom music teaching at North Lakes State College. This year, Angela has returned to Instrumental Music and is currently taking the Redcliffe State High School strings circuit.

Angela enjoyed developing her orchestral and chamber music performance skills as part of her Bachelor of Music at the prestigious Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU). One of Angela’s achievements during her time at QCGU was being named Principal Second Violinist of the Queensland Philharmonia Orchestra, which was, at the time, based at the Conservatorium. Angela also developed her skills with regular attendance at specialist workshops, such as the Melbourne Youth Music Summer School and Cairns Winter Music School, while at university.

As an orchestral performer, Angela has developed her orchestral skills under the guidance of celebrated conductors such as John Curro (Queensland Youth Symphony), Warwick Potter (University of Queensland Symphony Orchestra), Johannes Fritzsch (Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra), Chris van Tuinen and Patrick Miller (Australian International Opera Company), and Rob McWilliams (AUSTA International Tour 2023). Through these and various community orchestras, Angela has participated in numerous concerts, music camps, and tours over the past eighteen years. This has included performances in the world-renowned Sydney Opera House and Brisbane’s foremost classical music venue, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, as well as overseas tours. Most recently, Angela spent five weeks in Edinburgh performing with the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for their 75th Anniversary show, The Heroes Who Made Us, and subsequently joined their recent tour to Brisbane and Auckland.

In the future, Angela hopes to learn more of the Celtic style and incorporate this into both her playing and teaching.