Composer
My works have been performed internationally, including in the United States, Poland, France and here in the UK. I can write for any combination of instruments.
Collaborations:
Aurora Trio, for whom I wrote 'Sealwoman', performed at Lauderdale House, London. (Developed further following their comments 'if you ever wanted to extend the piece, we would perform it'.
Harrow Music Festival - Night Journey performed for 'cello and piano.
Nepenthe: for solo Theorbo - Written for the Lutenist and Theorbo player Lynda Sayce (theorbo.com).
Persephone: Performed at St Mary at Hill, Eastcheap, London.
Rising Like Tides Women's Voices Chorus, North Carolina - performance of 'Rising Like Tides (video link below), my setting of Maya Angelou's poem 'Still I Rise'.
Anthem on Psalm 8: Sung in Duns Tew Parish Church for a baptismal service.
Christ in Me, sung for an Easter service in Oxfordshire.
Do get in touch if you are inspired by my works and are interested in collaboration or commissioning.
To perform or purchase my Works, please get in touch with me.
Pianist
I hold an ALCM diploma in piano performance having studied with Professor Emile Philippe from the Guildhall School of Music. Following my diploma, I returned to study further with Professor Philippe to raise the standard of my piano playing to a higher level. Following this further study, and on the recommendation of Professor Philippe, I gave many solo piano recitals across East Anglia. including King of Hearts, Norwich, The University of East Anglia, Open University and many churches around the Uk, including Dedham Church as well as working as an accompanist for choral societies and instrumentalists for performance and exams.
I now focus my playing primarily on Music for the Soul (see above) in health and healing settings such as retreats or well-being environments such as Artslink, www.ouh.nhs.uk/artlink and Katherine House Hospice, Adderbury, Oxon.
Please get in touch to discuss further.
Poet
I write most days, inspired by the natural world and the world around me. Follow the link to read one of my published poem: https://www.greeninkpoetry.co.uk. I have also been published in The Amphibian.
Teacher
Piano Lessons
I have over twenty years experience of teaching piano to students of all ages and abilities. From students as young as four years old to those mature students who are often returning after many years' break. At whatever level a person comes for lessons, I aim to encourage the development of musicianship, good technique, exploration of many genres of music and opportunities to take exams or perform publicly at festivals if that is appropriate - all in the context of enjoyment!
I can prepare students to take exams through either ABRSM or Trinity Laban exam boards for Grades 1-8. I also coach students for GCSE and ‘A’ level performance and composition. I offer Grade 5 theory exam preparation. I am a member of the European Piano Teachers' Association.
This is an example of a piece I wrote with students in mind.
Do contact me for further details.
