Sophia Buchanan

Sophia Buchanan has always found joy in creating music for its ability to inspire and evoke, and since the age of 10 her passion for Double Bass has only grown. She is currently completing her Bachelor of Music Honours at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music under the tutelage of accomplished Double Bassist and teacher, Phoebe Russell. Her previous mentors include Dr. Bernardo Alviz and Chloe Ann Williamson.

Sophia’s performance highlights include playing with the Australian Youth Orchestra (2023-2026), the Australian National Academy of Music Orchestra (2025), The Orchestra Project (2025), the Queensland Youth Symphony (2021-2023) and in the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra (2022-2026) where she has led numerous programs. She has participated in many side by side projects with leading ensembles including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Q and the LA Philharmonic Wind Quintet.

In 2025, Sophia was selected as an ‘Upbeat’ emerging artist with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, where she gained valuable chamber and orchestral experience.

Sophia is beyond excited to be a part of the QSO Academy in 2026, and can’t wait to learn from some of the best musicians in the country!