An experienced and keen musician with a passion for the arts who works well under pressure and is a committed team player. Possesses strong leadership, management and communication skills being adept at prioritising demands and meeting deadlines. Inventive and adaptable to change, ensuring learners of all ages are motivated to reach their full potential, whilst gaining an understanding of musical disciplines through enjoyable, active participation. 100% exam pass rate for 37 years. Accomplished male voice musical director of 22 years.
CAREER HISTORY
1987 – 1997 Gwent Music Service: Peripatetic Brass/KS3 & 4 Music Teacher
1997 – 2001 Private Music Teacher
2001 – 2014 Gwent Music Service: Peripatetic Brass/Steel Pan/Piano/Theory Teacher
2002 – 2010 Rougemont School Newport: Infant School Music Co-ordinator
2011 – 2015 Bridgend Music Service: Peripatetic Brass/Samba Teacher
2015 – 2016 Somerset Music: WCET Teacher
2016 – 2022 Merthyr Tydfil Music Service: Head of Music Service & Brass/Curriculum Music Teacher
2020 – 2023 Christ College Brecon: VMT French Horn
2020 – 2024 Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama: Junior Conservatoire Assistant/Cover Tutor
2021 – 2024 Musical Director: Pontnewydd Male Choir
2022 – 2023 Bridgend Music Service: Peripatetic Brass Teacher
2022 – present Gwent Music Service: Brass/WCET/Curriculum Music Teacher
2023 – present Musical Director: City of Newport Male Choir
2023 – present Torfaen Music: WCET Teacher
2023 – present Charanga Associate Trainer
2023 – present Educa on Supply Pool: Music Teacher
2024 – present Somerset Music: WCET Teacher
EDUCATION
Bath College of H.E. Sept 1983 – July 1986 B.A. (Hons) Music (II/i) (Bath University)
Cardiff University Sept 1986 – July 1987 P.G.C.E. Secondary Music
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
NASUWT 1987 ISM 1989 (FISM)
Musicians’ Union 2024
EWC 2015
SKILLS & TRAINING
French Horn
Piano
Conductor/Musical Director
Trinity Arts Award Adviser
Safeguarding Level 3
Licensed Chaperone
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Live music and theatre
Gardening, sewing, languages