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Holly is a freelance pianist and accompanist based in Manchester. Feel free to get in touch!
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Manchester

Originally from Guildford, Holly began studying the piano at the age of four. She was a music scholar at St Catherine’s School and held a place at the junior department of Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She then moved to study music at the University of Manchester, graduating with a 2:1 degree. Holly specialised in solo performance in her final year in which she was awarded a first. In Manchester Holly has worked as both a freelance accompanist and teacher. She has been employed within the University to play for conducting workshops under Mark Heron, as well as for visiting orchestras performing within the Martin Harris Centre. Holly is an avid chamber musician and accompanist and regularly plays for student recitals, including final year assessments. She has worked as an orchestral pianist within the University of Manchester’s Symphony Orchestra, Piccadilly Symphony Orchestra, and for the Mancunian music ensemble, No Dice Collective, who specialise in performing new compositions. In 2015 Holly performed as an orchestral pianist for NYO under Nicholas Collon, performing in Leeds Town Hall and The Barbican, London. Now a graduate, Holly continues to work as a freelance performer across the UK, and particularly enjoys accompanying cellists. As well a freelancing, Holly holds positions at both Chetham’s School of Music and Aura Music Academy.

Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Contemporary classical, Baroque, Early music, Film / TV music, Pop, Ambient pop, Covers, Rock, Christmas, Traditional church music, Classical crossover, Musical theatre
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Event types:
Recording session, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Repetiteur, Fluent sight-reader, Accompanist
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