About Jac

Jac is a highly-experienced violinist and orchestra leader looking for work around the Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, S Yorks, Stoke area

Violinist

Cheadle

In addition to performing professionally with a great variety of chamber groups, Jac is also the leader of Sale Chamber Orchestra which is conducted by the highly-experienced violinist / conductor, Richard Howarth. She also has a busy diary of freelance engagements with numerous choral societies and works regularly with the new and exciting professional ensemble Rep. Orchestra, based in Sheffield. Jac gained completed a PhD in Composition with George Nicholson at the University of Sheffield, in 2014. In addition to commissions from the University Symphony Orchestra and Elgar String Orchestra, her PhD portfolio also contains a violin Concerto and a string octet. She gave the first performances of these herself as soloist and leader respectively. Soon after enrolling at the University of Sheffield Jac was fortunate enough to be accepted as a pupil by the highly-renowned and inspirational teacher, Nina Martin. She also had the great pleasure of having Nina's husband Peter Cropper as a colleague and thoroughly enjoyed being coached and directed by him in the Elgar String Orchestra. Alongside her performance activities, Jac has a private teaching practice at her home in Cheadle, Cheshire and also offers a range of workshops to schools.

Jac's Reviews

On behalf of our UNA committee I would like to thank Sale Chamber orchestra for its wonderful performance at our International Supper. Please convey our thanks and appreciation to Jac McKeigue who did an outstanding job of directing the orchestra and introducing the audience to the music.

In her first full season Jac has proved to be a charismatic leader and well liked by everybody. She is very caring for individuals, a valuable and instinctive colleague for me and extremely hard working and conscientious in making sure that bowing and seating are organised well in advance. In fact just perfect for us with her sunny personality and positive attitude.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Electronic, Christmas, Baroque, Film / TV music, Renaissance, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, Acoustic, Vintage, Argentinian, Scottish music, Tango

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Instruments:

Violin

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party

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Other skills:

Composer, Arranger, Orchestrator, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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