Music

Alongside theatre and arts, music is a huge aspect of my life. I have played and sung in various ensembles over the years, as well as being on their committees. A brief overview of my music and performance roles is below:

Committee Member (Designer and Gig Manager) for All Saints Concert Band (2017-present) –

Working with the committee organising concerts and social events, with a focus on event design and management, including player availability and managing sign-up sheets; liaising with venues and other relevant organisations; designing graphics including posters, programmes, social media banners, and tickets; and spatial and stage design for our larger, themed concerts.

Chair of South London Symphonic Winds (2015-2016) –

Organising concerts, gigs, and social events; working with the committee and musical director to plan rehearsals and events, and co-ordinating with sister groups; overseeing budget; managing social media; keeping members informed of important information and dates.

President of UAL Music Society (2013-2015) and Vice-President of UAL Music Society (2012-2013) –

Organising concerts, rehearsals, and social events across the choir, orchestra, and bands; managing budget; employing conductors and accompanist; running social media presences; working as a team within the committee and with the Students’ Union; being approachable to members; relaying information in an appropriate and efficient manner.

Music:

Flute (ABRSM Grade 8 – Merit) and Piccolo

Singing (Classical – ABRSM Grade 8 – Distinction) (Alto/Mezzo-soprano)

Clarinet (ABRSM Grade 8 – Merit) (currently working on ARSM performance diploma)

Experience of performing in concerts and live events as part of choirs and both small and large instrumental groups, and as a soloist in flute, piccolo, and voice. Also experience in an a capella jazz duet, competing in festivals, and basic skills on keyboard and acoustic guitar.

Experience of orchestrating and arranging music for theatrical events.

Theatre and Performance:

London Video Game Orchestra (flute and piccolo) at concerts 2019-present.

‘Pirates of Penzance’ (pit orchestra; flute and piccolo) with King’s College London G&S Society – 2020.

‘Ruddigore’ (pit orchestra; flute and piccolo) with King’s College London G&S Society – 2019.

Croydon Symphonic Band (flute and piccolo) at concerts 2016-present.

London Consorts of Winds, Classicals (flute) – at concert 2016.

All Saints Concert Band (flute and piccolo) at concerts 2015-present.

South London Symphonic Winds/Southwark Concert Band (flute and piccolo) at concerts 2014-2016.

UAL Music Society (choir, orchestra – flute and piccolo, soloist in flute and voice) at concerts 2011-2015.

‘Macbeth’ (chorus) with the English Pocket Opera Company at the Platform Theatre – 2015.

‘Frank Ticheli Festival’ (as SLSW/SCB – flute) at Central Hall, Westminster – 2014.

‘Orpheus and Eurydice’ (chorus) with the English Pocket Opera Company at the Platform Theatre – 2014.

‘Let’s Talk Christmas’ (as UAL Music Society – musical director, flute) children’s theatrical event at Wimbledon College of Art – 2013.

‘Talking Crest’ (as UAL Music Society – choir, soloist) community event in Kings Cross – 2012.

LAMDA qualifications including Grade 4 – Honours in The Speaking of Verse and Prose.

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