Majella Clarke is an Australian conductor, oboist, pianist and sound artist based between Sydney, Australia and Helsinki, Finland. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Sydney, and went on to study a Masters of Music with principal studies in conducting. She recently graduated with a post diploma certificate in advanced studies in conducting contemporary repertoire with Maestro Arturo Tamayo at the Swiss Italian Conservatory in Lugano. Majella has been coached by mentors including Rüdiger Bohn, Uros Lajovic, Colin Metters, Jorma Panula, Douglas Bostock and Sasha Mäkila. Majella also furthered her musical training on period instruments including harpsicord, baroque oboe, baroque violin, and block flute. In 2020, she co-founded Helsinki Art Ensemble (HAE!) for creating multisensorial experiences using new media and experimental music, and directs the Korvat Auki Ensemble as part of a society for contemporary music in Finland.