Nathan Henshaw a renowned Australian saxophonist who is known for his musical diversity. He studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and completed both a Bachelor of Music (Honours) and Masters of Music Performance. As a soloist, Nathan has given performance both in Australia and internationally including a concert tour around Hokkaido (Japan) which he received an Australian Federal Music Award for services as a cultural ambassador. Other solo performance highlights include live-to-air recitals on 2MBS FM, 2011 Australasian Saxophone and Clarinet Festival in Melbourne and the Art on the Rocks Festival.
Nathan’s work as a freelance musician given him the opportunity to work with a diverse range of renowned performers and ensembles (both Australian and international) such as Tim Minchin, Kenny Rogers, Randy Newman, The Chaser, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Victoria Opera, Sydney Theatre Company, Richard Gill, Eddie Perfect, NSW Police Band, George Dreyfus, Rhonda Burchmore, Todd McKenney, WIN Wollongong Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Conservatorium Saxophone Quartet, Compass, Carlotta Centanni, Rivers and Roads and SBS Television and Radio Orchestra. In conjunction with his freelance work, Nathan is also is a full time member of the Nexas Quartet, The Music of MA, Sax Summit and Swing Dogs.
In conjunction with his work as performer, Nathan is also actively teaching and tutoring in schools around the Sydney area. He is also lecturing in saxophone at the Open Academy and Foundation Program at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
