Le Fevre Symphonic Band
James Le Fevre
For more than two decades, James has been sharing his passion and enthusiasm for music education with students and colleagues across the Independent, Catholic and State systems throughout Australia. Following …
For more than two decades, James has been sharing his passion and enthusiasm for music education with students and colleagues across the Independent, Catholic and State systems throughout Australia. Following seven years of service as Director of Bands and Arts Learning Leader at Our Lady of Sion College, James was appointed as Head of Music at the prestigious Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) in 2018. In 2026 James joined the exceptional music team at the Peninsula Grammar School where he teaches woodwind, directs ensembles, and is a leader in curriculum development across both the Music Academy and classroom programs.
An active musician, conductor and ensemble director, James draws on his diverse experience across Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Big Band, Musical Theatre, Jazz Combo and Chamber Ensemble, creating a collaborative environment where each player is imbued to contribute with generosity and courage, whilst striving for personal and collective excellence.
For nine years, James served as a volunteer with the Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA) culminating with a three year stint as National President. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, James stepped forward as a driving voice in the establishment of Music Education Alliance Victoria (MEAV), a significant collaborative thinktank of music education organisations in Victoria. James has also served as a committee member of the Association of Directors of Music in Independent Schools (ADMIS).
An in-demand clinician, performer and education consultant, James has forged a reputation as an engaging and effective practitioner, presenter and conductor. James has led activities with esteemed institutions such as Musica Viva, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Youth Orchestras, Association of Music Educators (VIC) (aMuse), Australian Band and Directors Association (ABODA), The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University, Victorian School Music Festival, Association of Directors in Music in Independent Schools (ADMIS), Department of Education and Training, Heidelberg Wind Symphony, Music Education Alliance Victoria. In 2025, James led a significant global music curriculum benchmarking comparison with the education consultancy firm Learning-First.
Following two extremely enjoyable Melbourne Youth Orchestra Summer Schools, James was delighted to sign on as permanent conductor of the John Antill Youth Band in 2024.
James holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours from the Australian National University, an education qualification from Monash University and leadership credentials from National Excellence in Schools Leadership Institute (NESLI) and the Department of Education and Training Victoria.