The SCGO draws its repertoire from musical traditions from around the world: Spanish, Appalachian, Irish, Africa, Australian and more. Directed by Andrew Veivers, the SCGO is a People’s Orchestra project, a community orchestra model created by Andrew Veivers and performing arts company Red Chair. The SCGO is supported by The Events Centre (Caloundra).
SCGO Members
Peter Flaskas
Age: Almost forgot it’s that long ago ... 61 yrs (born 25/2/55)
Profession: Ex Phys Ed teacher in the ‘70’s – 25 yrs as co-director of a Sunshine Coast building company since. (Accord Homes)
Suburb: Alexandra Headlands for the past 36 years / Mooloolaba for the 3 yrs prior
Is there something we don’t know about you?: Although born & raised in Briso, I’ve always loved horses & in 2002 celebrated the “Year of the Outback” helping
drove 600 head of cattle from Morven to Mitchell in central Queensland.
What do you like about being part of the Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra?: The people that unite to create this “team” are all so diverse in their attitudes,
abilities, interests , backgrounds etc .... and as a result this lends itself to an extremely interesting conversation – both musically & otherwise ....on rehearsal
nights, socially when we have the opportunity to jam & when we perform publicly as an orchestra.
Gerry Turner
Age: 60ish
Profession: Specialist Anaesthetist
Suburb: Buderim
Is there something we don’t know about you?: I do long distance cycling and I'm a better fisherman than Peter Flaskas!!!
What do you like most about being a part of the Sunshine Coast Guitar Orchestra?: Playing in a rock and roll band it is nice to come to practices and play very
different genres of music and also lots of different techniques - Strumming, Picking bass etc. Also challenging to work together with so many other guitars and
people.