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Jemma Bauser

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Jemma is a British oboist with a diverse career in orchestral, solo, and chamber music across Europe. She studied at the Royal College and Royal Academy of Music and earned a full scholarship to study under Hansjörg Schellenberger in Spain. Jemma has performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, and in the West End, and worked with conductors like Bernard Haitink and Vladimir Ashkenazy. Now based in Paris, she continues performing with various ensembles and orchestras.

Nina Robertson

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Nina Robertson, a Royal College of Music graduate taught by Christopher Hyde-Smith and Susan Milan, has built a distinguished career as an orchestral player, soloist, chamber musician, and educator. She has performed with major UK orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, and BBC Symphony, toured internationally, and featured as a soloist on prominent film scores such as Aladdin and Mission Impossible. Nina has extensive theatre experience in the West End and with the Royal Shakespeare Company, alongside active chamber music collaborations. A passionate teacher, she has taught for over 25 years and contributed to education outreach, while mastering a broad range of instruments from concert flute to bansuri, earning election to the Royal Society of Musicians in 2016.

Benjamin Ellin

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Benjamin Ellin is co-founder and musical director of De Mowbray Music and its festival, as well as principal conductor of the Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra. He is acclaimed for his bold programming, inclusive projects, and diverse compositions ranging from symphonies to film scores, performed worldwide. Benjamin has collaborated with leading orchestras and artists globally, receiving multiple awards including the Barlow Endowment Prize. His works, including a recently premiered symphony commemorating Evgeny Svetlanov, continue to garner critical acclaim.

Cecilia De Maria

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Cecilia studied at the Purcell School of Music before graduating with first-class honours from the Royal College of Music, completing both her Bachelor of Music and Master of Performance degrees. As a soloist, she has performed on television shows like The X Factor and the Royal Variety Show, as well as prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, 10 Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace. Signed exclusively with Sony Classical, Cecilia has released several singles and has extensive teaching experience across UK schools and the Birmingham Conservatoire, regularly adjudicating at the Royal College of Music. Since 2020, she has also developed her online teaching practice for students of all ages.

Charys Green

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Charys is a versatile clarinetist and dedicated educator with over 20 years’ experience performing with leading UK orchestras and on major film soundtracks. A graduate of the Royal College and Royal Academy of Music, she has toured globally with Sting and appeared as a concerto soloist. She is Head of Wind at Bishop’s Stortford College and was awarded ARAM in 2024 for her contribution to music and education.

Tim Steggals

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With over 30 years of international performance and teaching experience, Tim is a world-class cellist and inspiring educator. He has played with top orchestras, toured with Sting, and performed at the BBC Proms, Wigmore Hall, and for the Royal Family. A graduate and former fellow of the Royal College of Music, he now heads strings at Bishop’s Stortford College and teaches at Haileybury. His lessons—online or in person—are tailored, supportive, and rooted in real-world expertise.

Dorina Markoff

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Dorina is an internationally acclaimed violinist born in Bulgaria, educated in the U.S., and now based in London. A former member of the Sofia Philharmonic and the Mahler Youth Orchestra, she has collaborated with world-renowned artists and composers across genres. Her musical journey began in early childhood and was shaped by influential mentors and rich cultural experiences. Dorina brings passion, versatility, and deep artistry to every performance and project.

Vickie Van Uden

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Vickie is a trumpet and piano graduate of the Guildhall School and Royal Academy of Music, and a founding member of the acclaimed all-female brass quartet Bella Tromba. She has performed worldwide with top brass bands and toured with major UK pop acts. Now based in New Zealand, she is Musical Director of the National Secondary Schools Brass Band and an advocate for community music. A Yamaha and Denis Wick artist, Vickie is passionate about sharing the joy and power of music through performance and education.

Ben Hartley

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Ben is a versatile drummer and percussionist with over 30 years of experience spanning theatre, opera, orchestras, and bands across the UK and Europe. A Guildhall graduate, he’s performed everywhere from Sadler’s Wells to the BBC and the London 2012 Olympics. As a passionate educator, Ben teaches all ages and leads workshops and school clubs. He’s also a member of progressive rock band I Am The Manic Whale, with four studio albums and a national tour to his name.

Laura Vincent

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Laura is a London-based bassoonist and teacher, holding teaching posts at Dulwich College, King’s College School, and Eltham College. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music and Manhattan School of Music, she has performed with many of the UK’s top orchestras. Career highlights include touring the USA with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and performing at the BBC Proms with Florence + the Machine. In 2015, she was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.

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