James Ledger, Josten Myburgh and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage.
Camera IconJames Ledger, Josten Myburgh and composer Mark-Anthony Turnage. Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Josten strikes top notes

Julian WrightEastern Reporter

The Ashfield resident spent three months as part of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra's (WASO) Composition Project creating and refining original music, which was last week performed by members of WASO in front of a live audience.

Artistic director and composer James Ledger mentored participants throughout the program.

Mr Myburgh, who has travelled to Europe twice with his music, described the eight-minute piece as experimental.

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"It explores the reduced sounds of an orchestra," he said.

"Being part of the program was a really great and different experience; it was really rewarding to work with a large ensemble."

Mr Myburgh said though he was now completing his Honours degree in composition and music technology at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, he was not always musically inclined.

"I didn't start playing the drums until I was about nine years old and I didn't read music until I was about 13," he said.

"My interest in music came from experimenting with rock music and avant garde jazz when I was about 14 years old."

A highlight of one of his European tours was in Berlin.

"In Berlin, there is a lot of experimental music; there would be 10 shows every night," he said.

"That was rewarding and a great way to see cities and meet musicians."