Peter Sunman MMus BMusEd(UWA), LMusA, LTCL, GradDipBus(Curtin) is an eminent clarinet

Clarinet

The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...

ist, formerly the principal clarinetist of the West Australian Symphony Orchestra

West Australian Symphony Orchestra

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra , often known as the "Orchestra of the West", is the premier professional orchestra of the state of Western Australia.-History:...

 (WASO) between 1978 and 1990. He is a state examiner for the Western Australian branch of the Australian Music Examinations Board

Australian Music Examinations Board

The Australian Music Examinations Board is a privately funded corporation which assesses music, speech, and drama in Australia. The organisation had its beginnings at the Universities of Melbourne and Adelaide in 1887; the organisation now has a Federal Office in Melbourne, and offices in each...

 (AMEB). He is currently the senior music teacher at Guildford Grammar School

Guildford Grammar School

Guildford Grammar School, informally known as Guildford Grammar, Guildford or GGS, is an independent, day and boarding school for boys situated in Guildford, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia....

in Perth, Western Australia. He has won the ABC's State Instrumental and Vocal Competition three times.

Personal life

Peter Sunman was born in Wales, and moved to Australia when he was six. His son Alexander is an accomplished pianist, who has won the State Yamaha Piano Competition 3 times and recently the winner of the National Concerto and Vocal competition. Peter and Alexander performed have performed as a duo on numerous occasions. His father was a violin maker.