Cyril Monk

Later he studied the violin more intensively with Josef Kretschmann (who had been a pupil of Karol Lipiński and Ferdinand David), and music theory and composition with Alfred Hill.

During his time in Europe, he heard many notable violinists of the day and had transcriptions and compositions published.

In 1906 he passed the college's exams with distinction and received a gold medal.

[1][2] Monk returned to Australia, and was engaged by Alfred Hill as a soloist with the orchestral concerts at the International Exhibition of 1906 in Christchurch, New Zealand.

[1] In 1916 the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music was founded in Sydney, and Monk was appointed a member of staff.