Earlier this year I journeyed North to record for Dave Brons` new project `RETURN TO ARDA`
As well as my private tuition work here in Norwich I have also been a visiting music teacher to a number of excellent Schools here in the City for the last 20 years or so. These are principally: Norwich School (set in the Cathedral Close and founded in 1547 by King Edward VI), Notre Dame High School (founded in 1864 by the Sisters of Notre Dame) & Notre Dame Preparatory School (originally founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1865).
I have now ended my work within Schools, to concentrate on my Private Tuition and newly established SaxWorld & JazzWorld ensembles.
Norwich School
I have been instructor of woodwind and the director of the Senior Jazz Band and Saxophone ensembles for over 20 years (from 2001 - 2022). My duties, as a visiting music teacher to Norwich School, were to offer lessons to pupils in the Senior School on Saxophone (Alto, Tenor & Soprano), Flute, Piano & Music Theory and also prepare pupils for GCSE & A level Music recitals & examinations, School concerts & Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music & Trinity College London examinations (in Classical & Jazz styles). I also assisted in the preparation of music for School services in both the School Chapel and Cathedral. I continue to assist pupils of Norwich School, as private pupils. I also accompany pupils for ABRSM exams and other events within the Music Department.
I consider it a privilege to have been a part of this very fine School and excellent music department, particularly during the years when our Director of Music was Colin Dowdeswell (very ably assisted by Miles Quick and then Duncan Barlow). The school`s origins go back to 1547 when it was incorporated by Royal Charter by King Edward VI (though a school has existed here before that time). The school is `a friendly & busy community set in the centre of the city yet in the calm of the Cathedral Close`. Music is central to the life of the school, from daily assemblies in the Cathedral to music lessons within the music department.
For more information on Norwich Cathedral please go to: www.cathedral.org.uk For more information on the Norwich School and for all calender or diary events please go to: www.norwich-school.org.uk
Notre Dame Preparatory School
I was instructor of woodwind at the school for approximately 5 years. It was good to have been involved at both the Notre Dame High School and also the Notre Dame Preparatory School as both are linked by their origins, Christian foundations and purpose. My duties were to teach pupils (from age 7 to 11) on Alto Saxophone, Flute and Clarinet - from beginner stage to early Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations and beyond. I also assisted pupils to prepare for music assemblies, recitals & school concerts. It was my endeavour to assist pupils to be well prepared for when they move on to higher education so that they could enjoy music at a more advanced level. For more information on Notre Dame High School & for current diary events please go to: www.notredameprepschool.co.uk.
Notre Dame High School
I was instructor of woodwind and the director of the school Jazz Band for approximately 7 years, where our Director of Music was Christian Stirling. My duties, as a visiting music teacher, were to instruct pupils on Saxophone (Alto, Tenor & Soprano), Flute and Clarinet and also prepare pupils for GCSE & A level Music recitals, school concerts & Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music examinations (in Classical & Jazz styles) to a more advanced level. I was also involved in worship services for the school over the years. My central motivation (as a music teacher & professional musician) was to assist pupils to discover and to fully realise their musical potential. For more information on Notre Dame High School & for diary events for the current term please go to: www.ndhs.org.uk
I have been very privileged over the years to have instructed some truly gifted & wonderful pupils, many of whom have gone on to Music Conservatoire, College or University and are now professional musicians & teachers themselves. I am grateful to have been a part of the life & ethos of these Schools, which are founded on strong Christian principles.
NCYM (Norfolk Centre for Young Musicians - Junior Guildhall of Music Acacemy)
For six years I was privileged to be a part of the teaching staff at NCYM, where I also directed the Jazz Band & two Saxophone Ensembles.