Lisa Smith

Lisa began learning the violin at age 4 and graduated from Churchlands Senior High School, winning the top instrumentalist prize in year 12, which allowed her to perform as a soloist at the Perth Convention Centre.

She recently completed her Bachelor of Music at the University of Western Australia’s Conservatorium of Music, where she received the Ann Brett Scholarship and multiple awards, including the Lynn Kan Memorial Prize for performance and the Flora Bunning Prize with her piano trio, JULIMA.

In 2022, Lisa was a top three finalist in the VOSE competition at UWA, winning the People’s Choice Award. She currently serves as the Principal Concertmaster of a2 orchestra and performs with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO). In 2023, she performed Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto as a soloist with a2 Orchestra at Government House Ballroom.

In 2025, Lisa will pursue her honours degree at Griffith University and will be touring with AYO’s Flagship Ensemble. She is excited to take part in QSO’s Academy this year.