Alan Ernest Bonds

A great loss of a fine man and talented musician. Alan and I went through primary and high school together, the latter where he was captain at Applecross Senior High School in 1966. One of my vivid memories of Alan was him performing in our fifth-grade, Friday afternoon class concerts,... Read more

John Burbidge

My condolences to family and friends of Alan. He opened many musical doors for me, including developing my love of orchestral and chamber music. My life is better for having had the experiences and friendships that WAYO and Woodmans Point Chamber Music camps brought. Thank you, Alan.

Robyn Gibson (née Wager)

Alan’s classes introduced me to a style of music analysis that has always stayed with me and has had an enormous influence on how I understand and interpret music today. He also introduced me to some of my favourite repertoire. Thank you Alan.

Ashley Smith

Alan was a gentleman. I never knew him to harbour malice. He was unfailingly friendly and welcoming. He was enormously talented as both a violinist and violist, yet never "blew his own trumpet". He could inform and teach in the most natural and informal way. He had a ready sense... Read more

John Pokorny