Flute Skills Day

Ian Clarke is acknowledged as one of the leading player/composers in the flute world. His innovative compositions are performed extensively across the globe. Ian has performed as a featured guest soloist and teacher at major conventions throughout the world including events in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Japan and many European countries. For many years Ian collaborated with musician/composer Simon Painter writing and producing music for film and television. He is a professor of flute at the Guildhall School and an international Miyazawa artist.

Susie Hodder-Williams has worked with many of the UK’s ballet, opera and symphony orchestras, notably playing at the BBC Proms, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. She teaches at Wells Cathedral School.

Emma Halnan has been in high demand for her solo and collaborative performances since winning the woodwind category of BBC Young Musician 2010. She has performed with many of the UK’s orchestras, and played concertos with orchestras including the Ulster Orchestra and the London Mozart Players. Emma teaches at Wells Cathedral School and the University of Cambridge.