July: Drums & Flutes of Japan
27 performances in schools throughout QLD with taiko players Toshi & Junko Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS.
Dec: Guest soloist
On shakuhachi & shinobue with the George Dreyfus Youth Band conducted by Stephen Jubb performing the mini concerto from the 3rd mvt of the "Gemeinhardt Suite" by Smith at the Melbourne Youth Music annual concert, Melbourne Town Hall.
Oct: Drums & Flutes of Japan
60 performances in schools throughout Tasmania with taiko players Toshi & Junko Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS.
Oct: Memorial performance
For my good friend Sylvia Staehli who died of cancer. she was co-artistic director of Dance House Melbourne, and Dance therapist with Psychiatric patients, a choreographer/ dancer, and wonderful inspiration to many.
Sept: World Peace Day
Concert at the Melbourne Town Hall, performance with the
Gyuto Monks of Tibet and Sarah Hopkins. This was followed by a recording session with the monks in the SBS studios.
Sept-Nov: Drums & Flutes of Japan
18 performances in schools throughout Victoria with taiko players Toshi & Junko Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS.
Sept: School Workshops
At St Anne's Primary School in Sunbury culminating in a performance of a Japanese folk tale for the whole school by approx 70 young primary students acting, singing and performing instruments.
Aug: School workshops
At Victory Primary School in Wodonga culminating in a performance of a Japanese folk tale for the whole school by approx 70 young primary students acting, singing and performing instruments.
Aug: Jouissance
Gives recitals as guests at three European music festivals in TRONDHEIM, Norway; TALLIN, Estonia & PARNU, Estonia. This trip was sponsored by the Australia Council for the Arts.
May-Jun: Drums & Flutes of Japan
82 performances in schools throughout WA with taiko players Toshi & Junko Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS.
May: "Music from Japan"
A solo evening recital at the art gallery of south Australia in conjunction with the Japan Three Worlds exhibition. Also five daytime performances for school children at the gallery.
May: Jouissance
Performance as a part of the Contemporary Music Events Company (CME) series AIRTIME at Melbourne Town Hall. Recorded for broadcast by ABC radio.
May: NADOYA
Performance at Footscray Community Arts Centre.
Feb-April: Drums & Flutes of Japan
24 performances in schools throughout ACT & Victoria with taiko players Toshi & Junko Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS.