Experienced Teacher and Musician
Former Head of Strings, violinist, violist, teacher and conductor qualified to Postgraduate Diploma Level from the Royal Northern College of Music and have a PGCE. I have extensive experience teaching individuals and groups of violin, viola and cello at reception, primary, secondary level and adult education. I have conducted orchestras at a full range of different ages and abilities including youth orchestras. I have knowledge and experience of teaching beginners to advanced level string players and have taught classroom music in a range of different settings. I have leadership experience as a Head of Strings and Locality Music Leader in Music Services in the Channel Islands and the United Kingdom.
Education
· Plymouth University 2007/2008
· PGCE Post Compulsory Postgraduate Certificate in Education
· Royal Northern College of Music 2001/2006
· PGDip- Distinction
· BMUS-Distinction
· Yehudi Menuhin School of Music 1991/2001
Professional Teaching Experience
· Guernsey Music Service, 2014-2026
· Head of Strings
· Teacher of Strings
· Safeguarding Lead
· Pastoral responsibility for orchestral tours
· Performance management responsibility for a team of teachers
· Distribution, monitoring and repairs of Guernsey Music Service instrument stock
· Chamber Music Co-ordinator
· Interviewing new teachers and inductions
· Ensemble conductor (Strings and Youth Orchestra)
· Orchestral auditions (member of panel)
· Orchestra sectionals coach
· Chamber music tutor
· Teacher of string technique groups
· Guernsey Electric String Quartet tutor
· Aural teacher (early grades)
· Year 2 Classroom Music teacher (Kodaly)
· Practical Musicianship teacher
· West Sussex Music Service 2008 to 2013
· Locality Music Leader
· Teacher of Strings
· Ensemble conductor
· Pastoral responsibility for orchestral tours
· Wider Opportunities teacher (First Access whole class teacher)
· Award Scheme Teacher (for the gifted and talented)
· Plymouth City College PGCE Training placement 09/2007 - 06/2008
· Teacher of BTEC National Diploma in Music
· Teacher of BTEC First Diploma in Music
Professional Playing Experience
· Dingwall Choral Society, 2026
Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, 2025,2024, 2023
· Black Recital Room, recital 2025
· Quartet recital Constables Office 2024, 2025
· Guernsey Choral Society, 2023, 2024, 2025,
· Quintet and Solo Viola Recital, Guernsey Town Church, 2022
· Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, 2022
· Solo Recital, Town Church, 2022
· Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, 2021
· Solo Viola Recital, St. Cecilia’s Concert, Guernsey Town Church,2021
· Bach Choir Concert, St. Stephens Church, 2021
· Mozart Clarinet Quintet recital- Guernsey Choral Festival Opening Gala Concert, 2021
· Viola Soloist, Guernsey Photography Festival Opening Gala Concert, St James Concert Hall,2021
· Guernsey Photography Festival with the Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, St. James Concert Hall, 2021
· Solo Viola Recitals, Blacks Recital Room, 2021
· Town Church recital on Viola, 2020
· United Club recital, 2020 (String Quartet)
· St. Cecilia recital, St. Peters Church 2019 (String Quartet)
· St. Cecilia recital, St. Peters Church 2019 (Viola Soloist)
· St. Peters Church Recital 2019 (String Quartet)
· Guernsey Symphony Orchestra Family Extravaganza, St. James Hall, 2019
· Guernsey Town Church recital, 2019 (String Quartet)
· Guernsey United Club recital, 2019 (String Quartet)
· Guernsey Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Guernsey Music Service,2019
· Chamber Orchestra Collaboration, 2019
· Guernsey Town Church recitals 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 (String Quartet)
· Proms on The Pier Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, 2016 and 2018.
· String Quartet performances on BBC Radio Guernsey 2014, 2017, 2018 and 2019
· String Quartet performances for Visit Guernsey Films, 2017 and 2019
· Guernsey Chamber Orchestra, 2014 to 2019
· Guernsey Choral Society, 2014 to 2019
· Guernsey Camerata Orchestra, 2014 to 2019
· Guernsey Symphony Orchestra, 2014 to 2019
· Guernsey Baroque Ensemble, 2014 to 2019
· Boxgrove Festival Orchestra 2010 to 2013 Principal viola
· Boxgrove Festival. Oboe and Piano Quintet recital, 2012
· Chichester Pro Camerata Chamber Orchestra 2008 to 2012 (Principal viola)
· Soloist with the Chichester Pro Camerata Orchestra 2009
· Rye Arts Festival Orchestra 2011 and 2012 (Principal Viola)
· Recitals and a recording for BBC radio 4. (Chichester Pro Camerata Quartet) 2008 to 2012
· Opera North 2006 to 2009 (freelance)
· Halle 2006 to 2009 (freelance)
· Halle Professional Access Scheme 2006 to 2007
· BBC Philharmonic Manchester and London 2006 to 2009 (freelance)
· Leeds Chamber Concert Series 2005 (Brezinka Piano Trio)
· Manchester Chamber Concert Series 2005 (Colman String Quartet)
· Halifax Young Persons Showcase 2004 (Colman String Quartet)
· Rochdale Music Festival 2003 (Colman String Quartet)
· Peterborough Music Festival 2001 (Colman String Quartet)
· Winner of the Cecil Arnowitz Viola Competition (RNCM) 2004
· Winner- Granada Prize for Chamber Music (RNCM) 2004
· Winner- Salon Prize for Chamber Music (RNCM) 2004
· Chester Town Hall concert series, solo violin recital 2003
· Gstaad Menuhin Festival 2001 (violin soloist with Orchestra)
· Wigmore Hall Piano Trio 2001
· Menuhin Competition Opening Gala Concert Folkestone 2000 (violin soloist with London
· Mozart Players)
· Tour of Spain with the West Sussex County Youth Orchestra 1999 (violin soloist)
· Queen Elizabeth Hall Debut 1999 (violin soloist)
· Buckingham Palace String Quartet Recital, 1999
· Yehudi Menuhin Memorial Concert, Royal Albert Hall 1999
· Yehudi Menuhin Funeral Service 1999 (violin soloist)
· Guildford Cathedral 1998 (violin soloist)
· Park Lane, Cheltenham Recitals 1995 to1997
· Recitals France, Germany, and UK 1993
· Dorking Halls 1993 (violin soloist)
· Royal Festival Hall debut 1992 (violin soloist)