Alan Ernest Bonds

Alan was a true and great pedagogue. I will be forever grateful for his immensely generous kindness and patience towards me, and the example he gave of these qualities generally on so many occasions. The gracious words offered in his memory today have been a wonderful and fitting tribute to... Read more

Fr Scot Anthony Armstrong

I first met Alan in 1979 at May Music Camp. I had been playing the violin for 6 months and working on his full orchestra arrangement of Terpsichore made a lasting impression. In 1980 May Camp I once again had the privilege to play his arrangements. Over the next four... Read more

James Charles

My path crossed unexpectedly with Alan when my daughter began taking violin lessons from him. We quickly bonded over our shared love of books and history. While he was a truly gifted violinist, above all, he was a wonderfully kind and caring person. I have lost a dear friend. ​May his... Read more

Sanjib Banerjee

Farewell old friend.. so many good times together over 46 years, but especially in the 80's doing WAYO and chamber music. We shared so much and you will be greatly missed.

Colin & Rosemary Iversen

A totally inspired musician whom I remember well from an early age. A man and teacher of great integrity. Who was always so supportive of his students. He contributed so much to so many young string players. Perth has been very fortunate to have had him here. Thinking of all... Read more

Louise Sandercock

Sad news to hear of Alan’s passing and my condolences to his family. He was a great performer in our Applecross High School brass band and it was a privilege to play music with him in this band. His Euphonium playing was an absolute joy to behold. He is remembered with... Read more

Keith Ligtermoet

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