Alexander Millier
Principal Bass Clarinet
Alex joined WASO in 1996.
Alex Millier is the Principal Bass Clarinet with WASO and often performs as Associate Principal Clarinet. Alex graduated in 1987 from the Elder Conservatorium of Music at the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Music in Performance, where he studied with David Shephard.
After graduating, Alex was a member of the Australian Youth Orchestra tour to Europe, London and Singapore in 1988. He has performed with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. Prior to his appointment at WASO, Alex was a member of the Band of the South Australia Police from 1993 to 1996.
He is passionate about good coffee and recently completed an introductory commercial barista course with the WA Barista Academy. Alex also loves engaging with audiences via social media and can be reached on twitter @AlexMillier.
Alexs' chair is supported by Prue Ashurst through the Duet program.