Biography

Music is my passion. Whether performing or teaching I am totally committed to the experience of making music. I have been sharing my love of music with students since 1991 and still feel exhilarated at seeing a challenge being achieved however big or small. I believe it’s an important part of teaching to have a good relationship with students, parents and colleagues alike to work at reaching a students’ full potential. My teaching style is focused on fun, imagination, technical work and emotional connection to the music. I have an excellent pass rate for AB and Trinity Guildhall examinations with the majority gaining Merit or Distinction. I possess excellent time management and social skills, and fully integrate into school and Music Service life.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Trinity College of Music, London (1990-1994). DipTCL LTCL
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PROFESSORS AND COACHES

Karen Jones (2009-present) Flute
Patricia Morris (1988-1991), (1994-1996), (2006-2007) Flute and piccolo
Sarah Brooke (2003) Flute
Daniel Pailthorpe (2002) Flute
Michael Cox (1993-1994) Flute
John Bowler (1991-1994) Piccolo
Alan Baker (1992-1993) Flute and piccolo
Ingrid Culliford (1991-1993) Flute
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RECENT SOLO ENGAGEMENTS/RECITALS
Malcolm Arnold Flute Concerto No1 (2013)
Bach Suite No.2 in B minor (2007 and 2008)
Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto (2007)
Mozart Flute Concerto in G (2010)
Recitals in London, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex.

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OTHER PERFORMING EXPERIENCE

In 2000, I featured on a C.D. called ‘Eternal light’ recorded on the Deutsche Grammophon label and it reached number two in the Classical charts.

I have premiered music written for me by Essex composer Clifford Lee at Cambridge University and venues in Essex.

The Arista Flute Duo (1996-2002) and The Sheridan Wind Quintet (1991-1996) performed at the Halifax and Cheltenham Music Festivals, St.Martin-in-the-Fields, Conferences, Barbican foyer, The Garrick Club, Earls Court Exhibitions, Open Air recitals in London parks and Music Societies.
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ORCHESTRAL EXPERIENCE

Bridgewater Sinfonia, Piccolo (2008)
Hertfordshire Philharmonia, Principal Flute (2002-present)
Britten Pears Orchestra
Forest Philharmonic
London Ripieno Society
Oxford da Camera
Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra