Mark

Double-Bass / Piano tuition available and accompanying for grade exams.

Experienced and Passionate educator, accompanist, examiner, mentor, and musician with an excellent track record in the classroom as well as on the podium in front of ensembles. Extensive international experience including HOD posts in India, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and the U.A.E. as well as 16 years as Director of Music in prestigious schools and colleges in London.

I currently represent all 4 major U.K. exam boards as a senior examiner / moderator: A.Q.A. (A Level Music), Edexcel (A level, G.C.S.E., N.V.Q and BTEC National Music/Music Technology), Eduqas (A Level Music) and O.C.R. (G.C.S.E. Music). Recently, I have added the teaching of M.Y.P and D.P. to my teaching portfolio.

I am also a highly experienced Musical Director, specialisms include directing Orchestral, Operatic, Musical Theatre, Experimental Arts Projects and 20th Century Crossover Works. I am also Conductor of the Dubai International Orchestra.