David Piper
David Piper is a graduate of the University of Sydney (Bachelor of Music). As a musical director, pianist, composer and educator, David has been at the forefront of the industry in Australia for 30 years.
Musical Director credits include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (GFO), Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Beautiful (MWE), Chess (Storeyboard), Chess (ProdCo – Green Room Award nomination),The Boyfriend, (ProdCo), The Boy From Oz, (Ben Gannon), Jesus Christ Superstar, Miss Saigon, Mary Poppins, (HOTA), Cho Cho, (Playking and National Theatre of China), Company and A Chorus Line, (VCA).
Associate Musical Director credits Fiddler On The Roof, (Lawson), Once, (MTC/GFO), Legally Blonde (Ambassador) Mary Poppins (Disney/Cameron Mackintosh), Wicked, (GFO) and Annie (GFO), Hugh Jackman The Boy From Oz Arena, (Gannon/Fox), Mamma Mia, (Dainty) We Will Rock You (Michael Koppel), Miss Saigon (Louise Withers and Assoc), Crazy For You (GFO) and Into The Woods. Composer for P.E. The Musical (Malthouse) and Alice Through A Looking Glass Darkly (Phoenix Theatre). Repetiteur/vocal coach – Titanic, (Marollo), My Fair Lady, (Opera Australia), Oklahoma!, Call Me Madam (ProdCo), Aspects of Love (RUG), West Side Story (VSO), Scrooge the Musical, The Pirates of Penzance, Chicago (IMG), Show Boat, for the ABC with the TSO, The Croc Men (Australia Zoo) – DVD released.
Teaching positions at AIM, VCA, APO Arts Academy and Associated Studios Australia.