Jody Middleton · Violinist · Melbourne
music grown through connection & collaboration
About Jody
a life shaped by
ensemble music
Jody Middleton is a Melbourne-based violinist who completed a Master of Music in Orchestral Performance at the University of Melbourne in 2026.
Jody also holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin from the University of Melbourne, and in 2026 spent a semester at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz as a Melbourne Global Scholar.
Jody's playing has grown through ensemble life: six years with the Melbourne String Ensemble, including two as Joint Concertmaster and a tour of Switzerland, Germany and Austria, and five seasons with the University of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
Chamber music is at the heart of Jody's work, shaped by mentoring from members of the Australian String Quartet and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. In 2025, Jody was selected for the Mimir Chamber Music Festival in Texas.
Weddings
music for your day
From the walk down the aisle to the final toast, Jody brings the warmth of live violin to weddings across Melbourne, with music chosen around each couple and their celebration.
- 01
Pre-ceremony
Gentle music as guests arrive and take their seats.
- 02
Ceremony
The processional, signing of the register, and recessional.
- 03
Cocktail hour
An elegant backdrop while guests mingle and celebrate.
- 04
Reception
Music for the entrance, dinner, or a special first-dance moment.
Popular choices
Canon in D, Pachelbel · Air on the G String, Bach · A Thousand Years · Can’t Help Falling in Love
Special requests are always welcome.
Performances
upcoming performances
14 Nov
2026
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest in Concert
Symphonic Cinema Presents
The Plenary, MCEC, Melbourne
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Archive
past performances
30 Sep
2026
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in Concert
Howard Shore’s score live to film · 30 Sep & 1 Oct
John Cain Arena, Melbourne
Event page ↗John Cain ArenaMelbourne
Event page ↗6 Sep
2026
The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
Australian Pops Orchestra, conducted by John Foreman
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Event page ↗Hamer HallMelbourne
Event page ↗17 Dec
2025
Marvel StadiumMelbourne
Event page ↗2 Nov
2025
The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Symphonic Cinema Presents
The Plenary, MCEC, Melbourne
Event page ↗The Plenary, MCECMelbourne
Event page ↗31 Oct
2025
The Plenary, MCECMelbourne
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Training
education
2024 – 2026
Master of Music (Orchestral Performance)
University of Melbourne
Studied with
- Sophie Rowell ↗
Associate Professor of Violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium, former Concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
2026
Exchange Semester
University of Music and Performing Arts Graz
Studied with
- Priya Mitchell ↗
British violinist and founding Artistic Director of the Oxford Chamber Music Festival
2021 – 2023
Bachelor of Music (Violin)
University of Melbourne
Studied with
- Fintan Murphy ↗
Director of the Melbourne String Ensemble and former Melbourne Symphony Orchestra violinist
- Sophie Rowell ↗
Associate Professor of Violin at the Melbourne Conservatorium, former Concertmaster of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Working with Jody
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Listen & Watch
in performance
Mimir Chamber Music Festival
Third Concert · 5 July 2025 · Fort Worth, Texas
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Snippet two
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Snippet three
Recognition
awards & honours
- 2026Melbourne Global Scholars Award
- 2025Ellinor Gertrude Harris Bequest
- 2025Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Grant
- 2024Corinna D’Hage Mayer String Scholarship
- 2023Brunner Prize for Violin or Viola
- 2023Finalist, Concerto-Aria Competition
- 2022Albert and Marie Diamant Scholarship
- 2016Winner, U14 & U16 Orchestral String Solo, La Trobe Eisteddfod
Off the stage
pure
gold
Curious what a violinist listens to on the way to rehearsal? These are Jody's all-time classical favourites, the pieces that never get old. Press play: it should last you the day.
(Open in Spotify ↗)Another passion
your
move
Away from the violin, Jody is a Woman Candidate Master (WCM) in chess and coaches players of all ages and levels, in Melbourne and online. Try a move on the board, or head straight to the chess site to find out about lessons.
(Chess coaching ↗)Tap the knight to make a move
Connect with Jody
music for every occasion
Need a violinist for your next event, ensemble or project? Or have a creative idea to discuss? Jody would love to hear from you.
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