Qualifications
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BMUS (Hons) Bachelor of Music Degree, University of Sheffield
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PGCE, Institute of Education, University of London
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LTCL Licentiate of Trinity College London in Clarinet Teaching
Wider Professional Experience in Education
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Head of music in schools
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Teacher of Clarinet and Saxophone, University of Bradford
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Head of a National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural, including 300 full time music and performing arts students
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Pinewood Studios Diploma coordinator for Studio Managers (Film and TV Industries) at Pinewood Studios, Iver, Bucks
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Director of Curriculum, London college, specialising in assessment, employability and partnerships
Performer
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Finalist at the National Festival of Music for Youth, clarinet and bassoon duet
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Soloist in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto with County Youth Orchestra
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Harrogate Symphony Orchestra
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Eldon Wind Quintet
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Freelance woodwind in the North of England for numerous operatic societies and orchestras
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Principal Clarinet with the Sinfonia of Leeds, conducted by leader of Opera North
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Principal Clarinet for International Gilbert and Sullivan Music Festival, Buxton, Derbyshire
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Camden Chamber Orchestra
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St Albans Symphony Orchestra
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Numerous jazz and rock ensembles

Music Journalist
Feature writer for the Clarinet and Saxophone of Great Britain Journal, Clarinet Society (USA) and Pipers (Japan)