Cath the Piccolist

Catherine plays Flute, Piccolo, Piano and sings. Catherine started piano at age seven and went on to write her own compositions and learn flute at 13. She began her musical training on Flute with Kenneth Bell taking part in performances in the Royal Albert and festival halls with Harrow Young Musicians. In 1996 Catherine took part in the Classical FM master class with Harrow Youth choir and six other choirs chosen from around the country. She went onto study Flute with Richard Dobson at Bath Spa University specialising in performance and composition and achieving a 1st in her final year recital. During this time her composition was chosen for an exchange to Alkamar (Holland) Music Conservatoire, and was selected as a performer on flute, piccolo and alto flute. Catherine was chosen to play as the soloist in Bath Spa University final year Concert in a Debussy la après midi du un faune at the Guildhall, Bath and has taken part in Master Classes with international flautists Wissam Boustany, William Bennett, Paul Edmond Davies and Peter Lloyd. Catherine played in the Queens Square Flute Trio and the Mandrake Project, a bath based world/folk music band. Catherine currently works with cellist Bethany Porter playing classical and acoustic music, plays and sings with acoustic pop band Catmandu, acoustic singer/guitarist Childe Roland and alternative artist from Los Angeles Erinn Williams She teachers flute in Bath and writes and arrange her own music and actively records as a session musician for artists. In 2006, Catherine co-composed and performed music for animation with cellist Bethany Porter. REVIEWS“Cath on flute was amazing, her contribution reminiscent of great band ‘Gong’ in moments” http://www. live-music-scene. co. uk/search/label/Reviews Cuteloony and The Mandrake project. Hatchet Review Thursday 6th March. By Laia Rosewell“Erinn is joined by a flautist. It is an instrument that goes particularly well with this music and adds a bit of non-electronic embellishment that somehow softens it and makes it all more intimate” Review by Charley Dunlop (Oct 2008)“Cath’s flute was enchanting throughout and bridges the folk and world genres perfectly as well as adding that fantastical element that Ash conjures up with his medieval imagery and bard-like appearance.” Ed Ceasar (Porter Cellar Bar Bath Feb 2008)“Innovative Flute” Gina Reay (Student Impact Bath University Dec 2008)“Her innate musicianship was always evident…… with a strong sense of performance over a wide range of styles, from solo and chamber music to the full symphony orchestra.” Richard Dobson (Flute Bath Spa University) "masterful flute" Fabulous furry folk club glastonbury 29th jan 2008
Erinn Williams - Indigo
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