Biography

Born in Prestatyn, North Wales in 1961.

Educated at Prestatyn High School.

Gained BMus (Hons) at Surrey University and Post Graduate

Certificate of Education at University of East Anglia.

Studio Manager for BBC Radio from 1983-1990

Social Staff/Course Manager, National Children's Orchestra 1991-99

Music Teacher then Head of Music, Lea Manor High School 1992-97

Director of Music, Wellesley House School 1997-99

Director of Music, Saint Kentigern School 1999-2007

Director of Music, Pinehurst School 2008-2014

Director of Music, Wanganui Collegiate School 2014-2021

Head of Academic Music, Whanganui Collegiate School since 2022

​​Musical Productions​

2023        Footloose

2021        Cabaret

2019        Bugsy Malone

2017        Grease

2016        Oliver

2015        Jesus Christ Superstar

2013        Dracula, Baby                   

2011        Little Shop of Horrors 

2009       Disco Inferno     

2007       Bugsy Malone                    

2005       Stewed Rhubarb                           

2003       Godspell                             

2001       Howzat!                                              

1999       Machine Gunners             

1998       My Fair Lady                       

1997       Dracula Spectacula!        

1996       Grease                                 

1995       Sheik, Rattle & Roll         

1994       Spirited Mirth                     

1993       Alice – The Musical        

1993       Darren’s Gang                  

Musical Instruments

Piano for Leisure: AMEB Certificate of Completion with Credit (2005)

Piano: Grade 8 with Honours (2004) Australian Music Education Board

Piano: Grade 8 (1979) Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Organ: Grade 4 (1999) Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music              

Tenor Horn: Grade 7 (1996) Trinity College, London

Trumpet: Grade 3 (1993) Trinity College, London