Lily Vernon-Purves

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Private music tutor and professional freelance flautist based in Manchester. Currently studying a Master’s degree at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music, studying flute Susan Milan and piccolo with Jennifer Hutchinson.

Lily has extensive orchestral performing experience. This includes a tour across Montepulciano, Italy with The RNCM Symphony Orchestra, performances at iconic venues such as Royal Albert Hall and The Royal Festival Hall, and freelance orchestral work for ‘Exsultate’ at St John’s Church, Wigan. Most recently, Lily was assigned as principle flautist of RNCM Symphony Orchestra in a concert of Dvorak symphony no.9.

As a committed teacher, Lily teaches a wide range of ages and abilities from complete beginners to preparing for graded examinations. In conjunction with Lincolnshire Music Service, Lily recently provided a series of interactive music workshops across schools in Boston. Lily acted as a mentor for the group Special Virtuosi in Manchester.