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Catherine Roche - Bassoon, Clarinet, Recorder and Flute Lessons in Chelmsford and Wickford

Catherine Roche Gold Member

Chelmsford (CM1) View on map
Last Logged In: 23 May 2012
Sex: Female
Web site: www.bassoonplus.co.uk
Can Travel To: SS

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B Mus (Hons)
PGCE / LTCL
CRB checked
GTC
References are available upon request

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Bassoon £30.00/hr
Clarinet £30.00/hr
Flute £30.00/hr

Music Theory Exams £30.00/hr
Recorder £30.00/hr
Saxophone £30.00/hr

Personal Message: Welcome to my page and thank you for your interest.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach bassoon, clarinet, recorder, beginner flute, beginner saxophone and music theory
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a B Mus (Hons) from Royal Holloway College, University of London and a PGCE from Reading University. I have an LTCL (Trinity College, London) in bassoon teaching and ABRSM Grade 8 clarinet (distinction)
What kind of experience do you have?: I have taught instrumental lessons for 30 years and have also been a specialist primary music teacher in Essex schools for 25 years, teaching whole class music and recorder lessons, conducting music festivals and organising school choirs and orchestras. I am Principal Bassoonist with Essex Symphony Orchestra and play with the Danzi Wind Quintet.
How much do you charge?: £15 for 30 minutes, £30 for an hour. First lesson free!
Where do you teach?: I teach at home in Chelmsford, Essex and Wickford (near Southend) Essex and currently in schools in Chelmsford, Wickford, Colchester, Little Baddow and South Woodham Ferrers. I would be very happy to consider coming into your school if more than one pupil was interested in having lessons.
When are you available?: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings in Chelmsford and Wednesday evenings in Wickford during term time. Lessons can be arranged during the school holidays at any time.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Any age, from beginners to advanced
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM exams
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: GTC
Where and with whom did you train?: Vernon Elliott at Trinity College of Music, London
Tell me about some of your current students.: I have pupils aged 7 to 11 learning mini bassoon, recorder, clarinet, flute and saxophone, and 11 year old to adult students on clarinet, bassoon and music theory. Most are studying for exams ranging from Grade 1 to 8.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Come and meet me, try out your instrument of choice, have a chat and let's go from there!

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