Sarah Atter
Sarah Atter is an award-winning Manchester-based musician with a portfolio career encompassing performing, teaching and delivering education and community projects.
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Scott McBirnie
Scott is a British pianist currently based in Bahrain, where he serves as Director of Music at the island’s largest international school. He studied at the University of Edinburgh under Colin Kingsley (piano performance)
Liam Spencer Smith
Liam has over 20 years of experience as a professional musician and educator. Along with a cross-disciplinary teaching portfolio he has performed in over 60 countries throughout the world, From London’s West End, national and international touring.
Nick Ellis
Described by bbc radio 3 as ‘impish and gorgeous’, british musician, nick’s clarinet playing has taken him across the world as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player – reflecting his diverse passions and talents in music.
Chris Trueman
Chris is a highly accomplished guitarist and musician. He has performed in prestigious venues and collaborated with acclaimed artists and brands.
Fiona Troon
Fiona studied bassoon, contra bassoon and jazz piano at birmingham conservatoire and the Royal College of Music from 1997- 2003. After graduating she freelanced widely with many uk orchestras and ensembles such as the bbc concert, philharmonic and symphony orchestras ,
Elinor Moran
Elinor is a versatile soprano and award-winning graduate of Chetham’s and the Guildhall School of Music, recently returned from a world tour as a soloist with André Rieu.She is a sought-after performer, educator, and vocal coach, known for her operatic roles, concert work, and involvement with major UK opera and music education organizations.
Ilid Jones
Ilid studied at the Royal College of Music, earning numerous awards including the Tagore Gold Medal for outstanding contribution. A sought-after soloist, she has performed widely across the UK and abroad, including Strauss and Vaughan Williams concertos, and regularly plays with leading British orchestras such as the BBC Symphony and Royal Philharmonic. She is also a member of Glyndebourne Touring Opera and performs in West End musicals like Wicked and Les Misérables, with recent appearances at Glyndebourne Opera and the BBC Proms.
Jemma Bauser
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.
Kwesi Edman
Kwesi is a British cellist and conductor celebrated for his expressive and versatile musicianship across classical, contemporary, and popular genres. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he has performed with leading ensembles such as the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and the BBC Concert Orchestra, and collaborated with artists including Elton John and Damon Albarn. As an educator, Kwesi teaches at Forest School and directs multiple programmes including the Oxford Cello School and Chamber Academy Orchestra, promoting technical excellence, creativity, and inclusivity in music education.