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Rachel Shirley

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Flute, piccolo and alto flute player and teacher based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire.
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Sheffield
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I'm a flute player, teacher and researcher based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. I studied music at Edinburgh Napier University, performing with the University Wind Band, the Tomlin Consort flute quartet, and the Edinburgh Symphony Orchestra, as well as in pit bands for shows. Since moving to Sheffield, I've played with Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra, Endcliffe Orchestra, various small ensembles, pit bands and for recording sessions, playing flute, piccolo and alto flute. I'm a member of Yorkshire Wind Orchestra and the National Flute Orchestra. I run Sheffield Flute Choir and organise flute events/ workshops in Sheffield. I'm a part-time PhD student - my research uses linguistic analysis techniques to explore issues around adult music learners.

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Genres:
Christmas, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Medieval music, Film / TV music, Early music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Electronic, Ambient, Breakbeat, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, EDM, Electro-Swing, Electronica, Garage, House, IDM, Industrial, Jungle, Techno, Triphop, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceillidh, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Rockabilly, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Barbershop, Gospel, Avant garde, Easy listening, Experimental, Light music, Marching, Noise music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Americana, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Karaoke, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, 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, World music
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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