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Professional History
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Music (University of Adelaide)
- Graduate Diploma of Education (University of Adelaide)
- Certificate IV in Music Industry (Business)(Ausmusic)
- Certificate in Accompanying (TAFE)
Teaching
2005 Onwards: Took up part time piano teaching position at Urrbrae Agricultural High School.
2003 Onwards: Established private Contemporary Music School at Neumeria Studios.
1995-1997: Contract piano/theory tutor at Center for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) at Adelaide University.
1990-1994: Assistant Piano Teacher at Malvern Music School (Adelaide).
1991-2002: Piano Teacher at Norwood Primary School
1991-2003: Teaching multiple students in piano/keyboard/drums/recorder/theory Grd 2-7, supported Junior Choir Program and voluntarily assisted with musical performances at numerous school functions including assemblies, fundraisers and concerts. Developed music program which facilitated small bands etc, preparation/support of students for ANZCA Examinations.
Composing/Soundtracks/Performing/Session
Neumeria composed/recorded and operated the sound for the following theater works by independent Adelaide-based playwright Stephen House:
2009: "The YumYum Room" (Come Out Festival)
2008: "Just Go" (short film shown at Sydney short film Festival)
2007: "Borrowed Time" (Bakehouse Theatre)
2007: "Meeting Reg" (Bakehouse Theatre)
2006: "Vin"(Come Out Festival 2007)
2006: "Limitations"(Middleback Theatre, Whyalla)
2007: Session player on soundtrack of Rolf De Heer's movie "Dr Plonk" and performed live at the premiere (Adelaide Film Festival 2008 and Canberra Film Festival 2008).
2006: Neumeria released independent alternative rock album self-titled "Big Rain" (85% of original content (lyrics & music) written by Samantha White-produced/arranged/recorded by Neumeria Collective-launched by Neumeria as a multi media event).
2005: Samantha White's original song "Big Rain" was Commended in the SCALA Festival of Original Music Song Competition (FOOM).
2004: Neumeria did soundtrack for Documentary-Darlington Project.
2003: Neumeria released independent electronica instrumental album "Coriolis" (the product of a musical collaboration between Samantha White and Neil Bensted (drummer/percussionist)- launched by Neumeria as a multi media event.
2002: Samantha collaborated on the work "Voices for Peace" - a Multifaith Chant commissioned by Multifaith Assoc. SA.
1994: Musical director/composer/performer for amateur theatre company called "Company Yod"- did show "Circle of Stone" at Adelaide Fringe Festival.
1992: Performed pre-composed music for Horse of Wood production at Lockley's North Primary School.
1992: Composed music for Athelstone Primary School's production "Message in the Clay".
1991: Performed pre-composed music for Patch Theater's production of "The Secret Garden" and toured Canberra Theatre Festival.
1988-1989: Keyboard session player for Artec Studio & Jolly Good Studios.
1985-1989: Composed and performed for Electronic Music Concerts at University of Adelaide, Elder Conservatorium.
General
Samantha has also played on a few independent albums by other artists recording in Adelaide.
Band Work
2008 Onward: Keyboard player for local cover blues/rock band "My Brother Jake"- currently playing the Adelaide circuit.
2002 Onward: Keyboard player & pianist for Neumeria Collective- Whitmore Square Artist Fairs, currently playing the Adelaide circuit with multi media shows.
1995-1997: Keyboard player for local blues band "Jimmy Cool Tree".
1995-1996: Keyboard player for local Indigenous fusion band "Tim Gibuma & The Storm"- Adelaide Grand Prix, Adelaide Fringe and local circuit.
1998-1994: Keyboard player for Adelaide based Reggae fusion band "Radics"- completed six interstate tours, UB40 Support tour across Melbourne & the eastern states, Competed in finals of Yamaha Rock Competition (Melbourne), recorded independent album "United We Stand", numerous gigs around Adelaide circuit.
Accompanying
1992 Onward: Part-time dance accompanist for "Leigh Warren & Dancers"- internationally known modern dance company based in Adelaide.
1992-2000: Part-time accompanist for Meryl Tankard Australian Dance Theater.
1995-1997: Part-time dance accompanist for Madley Dance Space, University of Adelaide.
Other Works
Dance Summer Schools at AIT AOther Work: RTS, Israeli Batsheva Dance Company, Australian Ballet School, Numerous exams/concerts for instrumentalists as a pianist.
Events Management
2005-2006: Stage management/performance for Whitmore Square Artist Fairs.
2000-2005: Stage management/performance for community events hosted by Multifaith Association SA-Adelaide Town Hall, Her Majesty's Theater and Cancer Council SA.
2003 Onwards: Stage managed numerous concerts for private students.
