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Clarinettist

Natasha Lomas

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Natasha is a dedicated multi instrumentalist, interested in all types of musical opportunities.
Clarinettist
Bolton

Natasha started the clarinet aged 11 as a second instrument to the piano. As a pupil at Bolton School she participated in many of the school ensembles and was encouraged to play a wide variety of musical genres. In 2013 she successfully auditioned for the Hallé Youth Orchestra. Playing principle clarinet in Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 2 with pianist Nicolas Namoradze was one of the highlights. In 2014 Natasha was offered a scholarship to study the clarinet at the Royal Northern College of Music which she accepted. Enthusiastic about orchestral music, in 2015 she successfully auditioned for a place with the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and was invited to be their principle clarinet, a position which she held for 3 years. Playing the clarinet solo in Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue in July 2017 was the highlight of the year. In December 2017, Natasha successfully audition for a place on MMus intensive course at the Royal Academy of Music where she is currently studying clarinet. In March 2018 she was invited to perform Mozart Clarinet Concerto with Settle Orchestra for two performances, following this in May 2018 Natasha received a first in her final recital at the Royal Northern College of Music, performing works by Poulenc, Bruch and Bettinelli. Alongside her studies on clarinet, Natasha also plays the saxophone in 2014 she was invited as part of the Bolton School Jazz Band to play at Montreux Jazz Festival. She was also part of the saxophone quartet Namahazo and in 2015 the group were the only saxophone quartet from the UK successful in reaching the finals of the World Saxophone Congress Quartet Competition finals. In March 2016 Natasha was awarded a distinction in her LTCL saxophone diploma. Alongside her studies on clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music, she studies saxophone as second study and is working towards the LRSM diploma on saxophone.

Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Classical crossover, Opera, Contemporary classical, Christmas, Military, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1940s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Folk rock, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Irish rock, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Rockabilly, Welsh folk, Country, Traditional English folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Jazz fusion, Ragtime, Swing, Barbershop, Gypsy jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Gospel, Marching, Easy listening, Noise music, Experimental, Originals, Light music, Avant garde, Covers, Pop, Hip Hop, Soul, Top 40, Karaoke, Disco, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Funk, Motown, Tribute, Vintage, R&B, Funk rock, Americana, Rock, World music, African music, Afrobeat, Arabic, Argentinian, Armenian, Asian music, Australian music, Balkan, Bavarian oompah, Bollywood, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Calypso, Caribbean music, Choro, Cuban music, Cumbia, Flamenco, French music, German music, Greek music, Hawaiian music, Indian music, Italian music, Jewish music, Klezmer, Latin, Mariachi, Merengue, Polish music, Polka, Polynesian music, Reggae, Russian music, Salsa, Samba, Scottish music, Ska, Skiffle, Spanish music, Tango, Traditional church music, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, EDM, Electro-Swing, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Ibiza club, Industrial, Jungle, Techno, Triphop, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Hardcore, Heavy metal, Indie, Pop rock, Post rock, Power rock, Progressive rock, Punk rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Synth rock
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Event types:
Theatre / Show, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Orchestrator, Transcription, Producer, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Musicologist
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