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The Australian tenor, Jeffrey Milgate, obtained his double degree in Music and Education University of New South Wales (February 2008-November 2011). During this period he was a member of Collegium Musicum Choir and Burgundian Consort of UNSW (2008-2011). He continued his singing studies in Paris before being accepted into the Haute Ecole de Musique in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he obtained his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance (2015-2018). He studied with Louise Callinan, Frédéric Gindraux and Rachel Bersier while regularly working as a soloist around Switzerland. At Lausanne, he worked as English Second Language Teacher (February 2016-January 2020)
Jeffrey Milgate participated in tours to Japan, France, Italy and Brazil in music ranging from the Baroque to newly commissioned contemporary pieces. He was a member of Les Argonautes (2019; Director: Jonas Descotte).
Jeffrey Milgate came back to Australia in 2020 and studied International Relations and Affairs at the University of Sydney (Master's degree: 2021-2023). Since coming home to Sydney, he continues to sing in concert works and is currently putting together a recital program of German Lieder and French mélodies.
Jeffrey Milgate is an experienced teacher and coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education and non-profit sectors. He hase experience working with people seeking asylum and other vulnerable groups. Skilled in data management, trauma-informed care, report writing, and monitoring & evaluation. He has worked at Asylum Seekers Centre in Sydney since June 2021. |
