Benedict McGowan
BMus (Hons), Dip. ABRSM, Grade 8 ABRSM (Distinction)
I have recently graduated with a first class Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree from the University of Leeds, where i majored in piano performance. I have also studied at the conservatoire for music in Cologne, Germany. In 2002 I was awarded the DipABRSM just one year after I had passed my grade 8 with distinction. I have an extensive repetoire and I am very open minded when it comes to selecting repetoire to perform.
I am a very experienced and enthusiastic teacher. I can teach absolute beginners up to very advanced students. I have a 100% pass rate with all of my past students in exams ranging from grade one to advanced performance diplomas.
Below is a list of my few acheivements so far as a pianist:
Attended Dartington Summer School participating in masterclasses with Stephen Kovacevich and Douglas Finch.
Experienced orchestral pianist performing works such as Orff’s Carmina Burana, Bernstein’s Prelude, Fugue and Riffs and Nyman’s Where the Bees Dance.
Performed many concerts in role of soloist and accompanist in Cologne, including a schools project introducing primary school children to classical music. This culminated in a sell-out concert in the Conservatory’s main concert hall.
Invited to perform in the BBC event ‘Pianos Everywhere’ performing a solo recital in Leeds on an outdoor stage in Millennium Square as ‘warm-up artist’ for renowned pianist Benjamin Frith.
Founding member of a touring rock/funk band recording CDs and touring the country supporting signed bands such as Liberty X!! (that’s not a reflection on the music)
Experienced teacher with pupils ranging from absolute beginners to advanced students.
Performed Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto in Leeds Town Hall with Leeds University Symphony Orchestra in front of an audience of over 1,200.
Competent Jazz pianist with experience of solo, ensemble and big band work performing a wide range of repertoire.
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