Daryl McKenzie is Musical Director of the Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra (DMJO) and the Victoria Police Showband, Melbourne Australia. He has worked extensively as an educator directing ensembles at all school levels.

Daryl works as a freelance composer, arranger, trombonist and conductor. He has worked on national television shows including Hey Hey It’s Saturday and Dancing with the Stars, and has orchestrated and conducted Australian and international movie scores including The Truman Show, Red Dog, and The Sapphires.

Daryl’s undergraduate studies in music were at the Victorian College of the Arts and North Texas State University. He holds a Master of Education (Music) from RMIT University.