Background
Murphy, Kevin Edgar was born on March 23, 1928 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Edgar George and Ruby Minnie (Smith) Murphy.
Murphy, Kevin Edgar was born on March 23, 1928 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Edgar George and Ruby Minnie (Smith) Murphy.
Student, Sydney Conservatorium Music, 1946. Studied with clarinettist, Edward Simson. Later with, Jack Brymer, London.
Later with, Hugo Stoegight, Melbourne, 1948.
Clarinetist, saxophonist, Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney, 1946-1948; clarinetist, saxophonist, J.C. Williamson Theatres, Sydney, Melbourne, Australia, 1948-1951; clarinetist, saxophonist, American Broadcasting Company Adelaide (Australia) Symphony Orchestra, 1951-1966; teacher, Elder Conservatorium Music, Adelaide, 1956-1966; clarinetist, saxophonist, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, 1966-1982; clarinetist, saxophonist, New South Wales State Conservatorium, Sydney, 1967-1982; clarinetist, saxophonist, Newcastle (Australia) U. Conservatorium, 1982-1994; lecturer in woodwinds, Newcastle (Australia) U. Conservatorium. Principal clarinet Hunter Symphony Orchestra.
Married Beryl Edith Barber, November 22, 1952. Children: Bronwyn E., Peter L., Scott E., Lesley A.