Biography
I have 11 years flute/music teaching experience having entered many pupils of varying ages and abilities for Associated Board examinations, with a very high rate of merit/distinction passes. I accompany all of my students during examinations / concerts.
I graduated from Lancaster University with a Bachelor of Music honours degree in 1994 and was awarded a Diploma in flute performance (distinction) from the Independent Contemporary Music Awards (1995). I recently completed a Steinberg Diploma in Music Construction & Production at Manchester Midi School (2004), and have also received two Memorial prizes from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music for gaining the highest distinction marks in Grades 6 and 8 Flute in the County of Cleveland (1990/91).
I have taught and performed both in the UK and USA and created/directed flute choirs and ensembles. I currently teach music privately (flute, music theory, piano & studio technology) as well as at The Hammond School, Chester. I am music course leader for Hammond Theatre Arts, a Saturday program providing 6-16 year olds with instruction in theatre/dance & music (culminating in 2 productions per year). I also teach class music (years 3-6)at Fairholme Preparatory School (Denbighshire), direct the recorder consort and choir. I am also teaching class music/singing/recorder groups at several other primary schools.
Other recent projects:
August 2005: Music tutor at Clwyd Theatr Cymru summer school (Junior youth theatre)
July/August 2004: Music tutor at Clwyd Theatr Cymru summer schools (Junior Youth Theatre 1 and Music course): conducting/teaching composition, singing and ensemble work (including handbell ringing!)& specialising in the use of their "Soundbeam" equipment.
Sept-Nov 2004: worked with the disabled children's group 'FUSE', teaching music (specialising in the use of "soundbeam" equipment)
January 2004: Offered publishing contract for an original song.
October 2003: Composed original film music (for bassoon, piano, flutes) to accompany a silent film at Clwyd Theatr Cymru's "Silent Movie Season". (Performed by myself and some of my private flute students)
