Biography
A graduate of Bath Spa University with a BMus (Hons),
Sarah studied flute with Richard Dobson and cello with
Ruth Zagni. She went on to gain a Postgraduate
Diploma in Performance from the Welsh College of Music and Drama where she studied with Philippa Russell, Jonathan Burgess and piccolo with Nic Dowton. She has studied with Susan Milan and has been associated with Milan’s British Isles Music Festival (BIMF) where she is an integral part of the support team working closely with resident tutors and students.
Her natural curiosity and ability to amalgamate styles and techniques is a result of working in Masterclasses with prominent flautists such as Graham Mayger, Stephano Parrino, Karen Jones, Ian Clarke, Sarah Newbold and Philippa Davies.
Choral conducting is a joyous time where she can share her love of a diverse range of music with several local community choirs. As a peripatetic teacher she puts great value in supporting all her students to achieve their full potential.
Sarah has performed with various ensembles and orchestras, more recently ‘Duel’ with harpist Jemima Philips and ‘Tranquillo’ with pianist Hannah Mitchell. As a soloist she has travelled extensively in the UK and abroad. Among her most notable performances, Sarah has performed at St Martin in the Fields, for the Countess of Wessex, she appeared in an advert for Sky Television and performed at the premiere of 'Pictures', a Thursday film production starring Andrea Corr and Neil Pearson.
An eclectic musician, Sarah studied Jazz, World music and Baroque instruments (Flute, Viol nd Viola da Gamba). On the other end of the spectrum, Sarah has recently started experimenting with electronics to layer and manipulate the sound of the flute and create new textures to her sound. Earlier in her career she had the opportunity to teach and perform in Kampala, Uganda. This in turn inspired and informed her teaching and performances.
Always looking for new musical adventures she because a founding member of the ‘ELO Again Tribute Band’ and as their Lead Cellist she performed in sell-out venues in the UK and Europe.
Sarah has fundraised for many causes by running marathons, climbing mountains, giving concerts and completing tough long-distance treks. Through ‘Nicky’s fund’ a charity in memory of her sister Nicky, she and her family support young people with disabilities to fulfil their dreams, whatever they may be.
‘Animo’ is her latest venture and together with Yanna they hope to bring contemporary music to a new audience.
Her natural curiosity and ability to amalgamate styles and techniques is a result of working in Masterclasses with prominent flautists such as Graham Mayger, Stephano Parrino, Karen Jones, Ian Clarke, Sarah Newbold and Philippa Davies.
Choral conducting is a joyous time where she can share her love of a diverse range of music with several local community choirs. As a peripatetic teacher she puts great value in supporting all her students to achieve their full potential.
Sarah has performed with various ensembles and orchestras, more recently ‘Duel’ with harpist Jemima Philips and ‘Tranquillo’ with pianist Hannah Mitchell. As a soloist she has travelled extensively in the UK and abroad. Among her most notable performances, Sarah has performed at St Martin in the Fields, for the Countess of Wessex, she appeared in an advert for Sky Television and performed at the premiere of 'Pictures', a Thursday film production starring Andrea Corr and Neil Pearson.
An eclectic musician, Sarah studied Jazz, World music and Baroque instruments (Flute, Viol nd Viola da Gamba). On the other end of the spectrum, Sarah has recently started experimenting with electronics to layer and manipulate the sound of the flute and create new textures to her sound. Earlier in her career she had the opportunity to teach and perform in Kampala, Uganda. This in turn inspired and informed her teaching and performances.
Always looking for new musical adventures she because a founding member of the ‘ELO Again Tribute Band’ and as their Lead Cellist she performed in sell-out venues in the UK and Europe.
Sarah has fundraised for many causes by running marathons, climbing mountains, giving concerts and completing tough long-distance treks. Through ‘Nicky’s fund’ a charity in memory of her sister Nicky, she and her family support young people with disabilities to fulfil their dreams, whatever they may be.
‘Animo’ is her latest venture and together with Yanna they hope to bring contemporary music to a new audience.
