Callum Tolhurst-Close (b.1991) began musical studies at a young age and graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University of Newcastle, where he studied Pipe Organ with Dr Philip Matthias and conducting with Dr David Banney. Callum holds an A.Mus.A and A.Dip.SCSM in piano performance. As soloist and collaborative musician, Callum has performed in cathedrals, concert halls, and venues around Australia and internationally.

Callum is currently Organist & Director of Music at St Luke’s Anglican Church Mosman and prior to this, was Sub-Organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle. An in-demand repetiteur and accompanist, Callum has worked with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and Pacific Opera, as well as numerous community ensembles and solo musicians. He is also sought after as a Musical Director for theatre, with highlights including Theatre & Company’s The Full Monty, Willoughby Theatre Company’s The Sound of Music and SYMT’s The Little Mermaid.

Outside his musical endeavours, Callum is a respected Arts Administrator and Fundraiser, who has worked with some of Australia’s largest arts organisations, including Musica Viva Australia and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He is currently Director of Philanthropy at the Australian Youth Orchestra, where he is a member of the organisation’s Executive Team and responsible for developing and implementing the national fundraising strategy.