Claire Petherick is a born and bred Queenslander based in Brisbane, where she is an instrumental music teacher and conductor. She earnt her qualifications in Music and Education from Queensland University of Technology, before completing a Master’s Degree in Conducting and Pedagogy from the Queensland Conservatorium.

Claire enjoys working with wind bands of all levels and has been a guest lecturer and clinician at various Honour Programs and events throughout Queensland. She lives with her husband, two sons and two cats, and gets her best ideas in the shower.