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Name:
Samuel Parratt BMus (Hons) Dip ABRSM
Date of Birth: 23
Location: Cardiff & London
Experience: Orchestral experience with The Welsh National
Opera, The London Musical Arts, The National Symphony Orchestra,
The Welsh Chamber Orchestra and a host of other important ensembles,
with performances as principal and co-principal and placement
with The BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Recitals, competitions,
prizes and qualifications abound and Samuel has attended Master
Classes with a number of leading Study Teachers. Experience
in television, studio, recording and live session and co-writing
works.
Additional Instruments:
Viola. String Quartet Available.
Artiste References: Substantial references available.
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Name:
Karen Cormican
Date of Birth: 03.07.1973
Location: London
Experience: Classically trained to postgraduate level,
with extensive experience in the fields of jazz, Irish traditional
and contemporary, pop and country. Classical performances experienced
chamber musician: solo/duo performances at St James', Piccadilly,
London, and at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal
Academy of Arts (Alexandra String Quartet). Prize-winner at
Trinity College of Music and performed at the Dartington International
Festival with the Bodnar String Quartet. Freelance for the Camerata
of London and the Mozart Chamber Orchestra. Specialist in the
fields of Irish traditional and contemporary: appeared on (and
recorded violin soundtrack for) BBC TV's "EastEnders" (1998-1999);
toured and recorded with Irish band, the Stray Dogs (1997-1999);
collaborate/record with top singer/songwriter Paul Bowen. Prolific
composer: have released 2 CDs. Extensive experience as studio/theatre
musician.
Additional
Instruments: electric violin, piano,
composition.
Additional References: BBC
TV's EastEnders; Paul Bowen; Micheila Connolly; the Alexandra
String Quartet. Further references provided on request.
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Name:
Katie Neaves B.Mus (Hons)
Date of Birth: Age 27
Location: London
Experience: Substantial orchestral experience including
chamber and solo works. Katie has toured Central America, South
East Asia, Africa and throughout Europe. Television performances
include Classic Fm's "Classics in the City" " ITV Celebrity
Auction " MOBO Awards " Queen's Golden Jubilee at Buckingham
Palace +++. Katie also attended Master Classes with Andrew Manze,
Hugh Bean, Bela Katona, Kat Mackintosh and Mark Messenger. She
was awarded the "Nannie Jamieson Nutshell Scholarship".
Katie can perform at any level be it classical or popular and
is currently performing in the London show 'Chicago'.
Additional
References: Professors: Diana Cummings, Dona Lee Croft,
Ruth Gapp.
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Classical,
Vernacular
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Name:
Lizzie Ball - MA (Cantab), PG(Dip) RCM.
Date of Birth: Age 25
Location: London
Experience: Extensive wide range of experience at the
very highest level of performance. One of the few Artistes who
can effectively cross the genres from classical to vernacular.
Lizzie is equally impressive whether giving recitals at St.
John's Smith Square or the Royal Opera House, or performing
in studios and tours with Simply Red, Il Divo, Ben Folds, Kanye
West and more. Switching again to concerto and chamber music
performances with her trio Classico Latino, and Artistes including
Bernard Gregor-Smith(cello), the Chilingirian Quartet, Huw Watkins(piano),
members of the Covent Garden Soloists, and more, in venues such
as St. John's Waterloo, St.Johns Smith Square, Conway Hall,
Lizzie also composes and arranges. Her studio, TV and film credits
list like a Who's Who.
Artistes references:
Substantial.
Additional
References:
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Name:
Sarah Tuke B.Mus. (1st Class Hons.)
Date of Birth: Age 23
Location: London
Experience: Impressive performance experience in both
classical and vernacular genres. Awards and presentations throught
her professional career. Master Class with Bernard Haitink.
Leader and co-leader with RCM Symphony Orchestra, London Chamber
Orchestra, East Sussex Youth Orchestra, National Youth Jazz
Orchestra and a host of other guest appearances including the
BBC Charity Cancer Concert, The Elastic Band performing to the
Royal Family +++. Tours with Simply Red (UK & European),
Will Young 2004 tour, Lemar etc.) Substantial session work on
TOTP, T4, Parkinson, Des & Mel, Cilla Live, CDUK, Children
in Need - Studio, Film & TV experience.
Artistes references:
Rod Stewart, Westlife, Katie Melua, Simply Red, Will Young,
Il Divo, Rick Astley, Nathan Moore, Steve Brookstein, Patrizio
Buanne, Lemar ++.
Additional
References: Mark Messenger - RCM, Donna-Lee Croft - Professor
of Music.
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Classical,
Vernacular
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Name:
Mel Dawkins
Date of Birth: tba
Location: London
Experience: Extensive session work on numerous projects
and recordings. Composition, reading, arranging, engineering
and production. Styles: classical, jazz, blues, rock, big band.
Excellent communication skills. Runs the pop/rock band Paraphernalia
Additional Instruments: Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Vocals
all at professional standard.
Referees: EMI - Sound Foundation. Additional references
available.
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Name:
Diana Mitchell
Date of Birth: tba
Location: London
Experience: Extensive experience in many styles including
classical/ folk rock/ Scottish/ cajun etc. Former member of
BBC Northern Ireland orchestra and RLPO. Free lance London
orchestras, Tours in Uk, Ireland, Germany, S.Africa. Radio
and TV work, West End shows, Pop sessions inc. Abbey Road,
CH4 series "Unforgettables". Phil Coulter Irish Pops Orchestra-tours
of USA (inc. Carnegie Hall)
Artistes references:
Michael Ball, Soup Dragons, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Peter Skellern,
Barbara Dixon, Ralph McTell, Freddie & The Dreamers, Eddison
Lighthouse, PJ Proby, Susan Maughan, The Merseybeats, The
Caravelles, The Fortunes, The Troggs, Vanity Fare, The Foundations
,The Foremost, Gerry & The Pacemakers.
Additional
Instruments: Electric Violin
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Additional References:
Scottish Genre - Frank Reid, David Lukins, Peter Jenkins.
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Name:
Coriander Stuttard - B.Mus. (Hons) LGSMD
Date of Birth: Age 27
Location: London
Experience: Extensive experience in orchestral and chamber
performance. Guildhall Symphony Orchestra, European Sinfonietta/South
London Philharmonic, Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Classic East
Symphony Orchestra. Theatre, BBC Radio, Television and film.
Masterclasses with Borodin, Takacs, Vellinger quartets. leader
of the Kardamia Quartet. Music teacher and degree course instruction
Additional Instruments:
Additional References: Peter Thresh (Senior producer
- Radio 3), Jack Glickman.
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Name:
Tom Pigott-Smith
Date of Birth: tba
Location: London
Experience: Extensive Orchestral and solo concert performance,
Wide range of styles -Tangos to Mozart, Contemporary and Commercial,
Theatre, BBC, Radio, Television.
Additional Instruments: Programmer, Arranger.
Additional References: R.C.M., Awards - Leonard Hirsh
- W.H.Reed - Ian Flemming Charitable trust - Countess of Munster
Musical Trust - Emily English - Syd Lawrence.
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Name:
Gemma McCrisken B.A. hons., PgDip, LRAM,
Date of Birth: Age 27
Location: London
Experience: Post grad. RAM. Winifred Disney Prize. NSO,
Ulster Orchestra, RTE Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Algeciras
Orchesta da Camera.
Additional Instruments:
Artiste References: Shania Twain, Cliff Richard, Chris
de Burgh, Ronan Keating, Daniel O'Donnel, Irish Film Orchestra.
Extensive TV and tours. References available from Professor
Maurice Hasson
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Vernacular
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Name:
Jo Allen BMus (hons)
Date of Birth: 6/4/78
Location: London
Experience: Orchestral and soloist - (Chameleon Arts,
Amadeus, NMSO, RCM Symphony, NYO, NYCO +) Studios, Theatre,
Radio, Television(Proms, Young Musician of the Year).
Additional Instruments: Electric Violin.
Artiste References: Gareth Gates, David Essex, John Ludlow,
Itzhak Rashkovsky, Howard Davis. Substantial corporate experience.
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Name:
Alys Hellewell B.A. (R.N.C.M.)
Date of Birth: 20/12/75
Location: London
Experience: Orchestral (English / New London Sinfonia),
Theatre, Radio, Television.
Additional Instruments:
Artiste References: Cliff Richard World Tour, 'Diana'
- World Premiere Germany, Classic FM, TV, Radio. References
available from Lydia Mordkovitch-Richard Ireland-Sansom-Warren
Jacobs-lewland Chen.s
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Vernacular
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Name:
Joanne Sadler B.Mus (Hons)
Date of Birth:tba
Location: London
Experience: Concert tours UK, USA. RCM - RTE - LCO. Film
TV/Video, Radio.
Additional Instruments:
References: Yossi Zivoni, Sydney Concert Orchestra, Additional
references available.
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Name:
Sovra Wilson-Dickson
Date of Birth:
Location: London
Experience: Compose, arrange, improvise
Additional Instruments:
Referees: References available
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Name:Tony
Qunta
Date of Birth: tba
Location: London
Experience: Recordings, sessions, tours.
Additional Instruments: Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Keyboards
and Vocals
Artiste Referees: Odyssey, Bonnie Langford, Pauline Black,
Billy Sheehan, Grace Kennedy, Woody Woodmansey, 'Circus of Horrors',
Alec Dankworth, Sugar Aloes +++
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