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I have been playing bassoon since 1997. Within a year I had obtained Grade 4 with distinction, and I achieved Grade 8 in 2001. More recently, I was awarded a DipABRSM in Performance in the summer of 2009. I am currently studying with Llinos Owen in the Cambridge area.

My sight-reading is of a high standard, and when required I am able to play performances at sight. For example, I have performed Debussy's Prélude à l'Après-Midi d'un Faune and Elgar's 'cello concerto at sight, and Mozart's clarinet concerto on a single rehearsal.

I have performed in both orchestras and operatic productions. My orchestral experience encompasses the following ensembles, in which I have played first, second and contrabassoon (although please note that I do not own a contrabassoon). With the exception of the Cambridge Graduate Orchestra, I held the position of principal bassoonist in each orchestra for at least three years.

2009-date

Cambridge Graduate Orchestra (not contrabassoon)

2003-2007

University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra (UWSO)

2001-2004

Southampton Pops Orchestra

2000-2003

Winchester Youth Orchestra

1999-2003

Southampton Youth Orchestra

I am generally looking for freelance-type performance opportunities on a reasonable expenses-contribution basis, but would gladly take on longer-term tenures with an ensemble or production. I am usually able to dep at relatively short notice, and am a competent and reliable deputy. I can travel easily within the South Cambridgeshire area; travel over greater distances would normally be subject to negotiation of expenses.

Please send me an email via the contact form if you are short of a bassoonist for your concert or production. You can also check out my profiles on freelance-musicians.info and Musiconnections. I'm also contactable through the Classical Music Homepage's Diary Service.