Chris Moran : Associate Artist
Christopher Moran is a dynamic Australian trumpet player and
emerging composer based in Sydney. He holds a Master of Trumpet
Performance from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and a
Licentiate Diploma from Trinity College London. His principal
teachers have included internationally respected artists Dave
Elton, Daniel Mendelow, and Paul Merkelo. He is also a three-time
fellow of the prestigious Music Academy of the West (2013, 2014,
2016).
Christopher has performed with many of the world's leading
orchestras, including the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Opera
Australia, Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Calgary Philharmonic, and
The Orchestra Now. With The Orchestra Now, he has appeared at
major venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New
York. He was also a member of the Aldeburgh World Orchestra in
2012, performing at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and during the
London Olympics.
A decorated soloist, Christopher has won the Australian National
Trumpet Championship seven times and is the first trumpeter to be
named Australian Brass Champion of Champions. He was a top five
finalist in the 2024 World Trumpet Society Solo Competition and a
top three finalist in the 2025 Australian Trumpet
Competition.
Recently turning his attention to composition, Christopher brings
the same energy and precision to writing as he does to
performance. His works, focused on orchestral music with an
emphasis on brass and chamber ensembles, showcase a unique voice
that blends technical mastery with a deep love for storytelling
through music.
Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of both performance and
composition, Christopher Moran is forging an exciting path in
contemporary classical music.
Biography provided by the composer — current to August 2025