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About Matt-the-Flute

Flute player / flautist, with a beautiful tone and sensitive playing. Awarded Grade 8 with Distinction.

Flautist

Cupar

Solo orchestral player with experience of playing in a wide range of settings, from weddings and funerals to concerts and pubs. I started playing at the age of 8 years old, achieving Grade 8 with Distinction aged only 15, and winning an interschool music competition in Fife in my final year of high school. I enjoy both playing and interacting socially, in formal and informal settings. In 2024 I performed the flute solo in Fauré's Pavanne in St Andrews' main concert venue. In the same year I performed in a range of community events.

Matt-the-Flute

5 out of 5

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Matt-the-Flute's Reviews

5 out of 5

I asked Matt to stand in at short notice for a show I was doing, and I very glad I did. His musicianship, warmth and sensitivity really added to the evening. I’ll be booking him again for sure.

5 out of 5

Matt regularly plays at musical events within our church and community. We welcome his flute at our Remembrance and Taize style services as well as at other worship and community theatre events. His tuneful, sensitive playing is a great addition to the musicality of everything he takes part in. Matt’s creative and empathetic nature makes him a pleasure to work with and his gracious encouragement helps others to take part when they might otherwise have held back. His positive, yet modest, attitude often enables others to find solutions to their musical challenges. He is an asset to all the musical gatherings I have witnessed him at.

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Matt-the-Flute's Song list

If you would like suggestions for what music would be suitable for your event, we can discuss this. I'm happy to play any song. Here are just a few examples:

POP MUSIC

- My Way (Frank Sinatra)

- Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life (Monty Python)

- You Raise Me Up (Secret Garden)

- You'll Never Walk Alone (Gerry And The Pacemakers)

- Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland)

- Tears In Heaven (Eric Clapton)

SCOTTISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC

- Any ceilidh tunes

- Ashokan Farewell (Jay Ungar)

- The Hut On Staffin Island (Phil Cunningham)

- Calum's Road (Donald Shaw)

- Spootiskerry (Ian Burns)

- Dark Island (Iain McLachlan)

CLASSICAL MUSIC

- Canon In D (Pachelbel)

- The Four Seasons (Vivaldi)

- Pavanne (Fauré)

- Pie Jesu (Fauré)

- Adagio (Albioni)

- Air on a G String (Bach)

- Lux Aeterna (Nimrod)

Matt-the-Flute's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£150
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£375

Meet in person

I am very happy to meet in person to discuss your event and the music that you would like.

£62.50

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 20mins each during your drinks reception

£187.50

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£187.50

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I can work with you to create a set list that is personal to you. This can include different styles of music, from jazz and classical to folk and pop.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

- Holy Trinity (St Andrews's main concert venue) - The West Port bar, St Andrews - The Bear Tavern, Newburgh - Newburgh Parish Church

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

James Galway was my childhood inspiration.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Flute solo in Fauré's Pavanne, in St Andrews

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I understand that plans can change, and I'll do my very best to adapt to your new timings. Sometimes, though, I have other commitments that mean that this is not possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Sorry, this isn't a service that I provide.

How much time do you need to set up?

15 mins

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Of course! Also, I love working with clients to come up with a set list that will create just the right atmosphere.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, just let me know in advance and I can play pretty much anything need :)

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Military, Traditional church music, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Ceilidh, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Scottish music, Covers, Easy listening, Light music, Traditional Irish folk, Folk

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Instruments:

Flute, Tin whistle

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Event types:

Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Concert, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Burns night, New Year's Eve, Christmas party

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Other skills:

Actor, Fluent sight-reader

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