Sophie Crowley

PIANIST: I started playing the piano over 30 years ago and have been in love with it ever since. Early lessons with my favourite teacher as a child inspired in me a love of music-making that continued through my formative years and beyond. I began lessons on the piano and later took up learning the cello. As childhood years turned to adulthood, my piano continued to be a source of comfort, an oasis if you will. Hours would pass without even realising as I got lost in music. From baroque to songs from musicals, I relished it all. Nowadays, I’m as comfortable playing Bach as I am the latest Adele number. Through my years as a primary school teacher, piano playing was a skill in much demand! Singing assemblies, accompanying school production rehearsals, I was there and ready to play! Some of my favourite musical memories are of those resounding choruses of Food Glorious Food with my Year 6s. Now as a parent with 2 young children, my dream of being a pianist is becoming a reality. I can finally share with others the passion of piano playing that I have so loved over the years. With my wealth of sheet music available, I can provide the piano music you’re looking for for your next event. Whether it’s a wedding that you need the music provided for, or the easy listening pieces for a corporate event, contact me to see how I can help. I look forward to hearing from you! ACCOMPANIST: I am available to accompany singers and instrumentalists for any occasion. You may need an accompanist for a music exam coming up or for a performance or recital. For music exams, I accompany for both ABRSM and Trinity but am also available for other exam boards. I will provide one rehearsal as standard prior to the exam itself but am able to provide further rehearsals if necessary. My fee will include the rehearsal, exam and travel costs within a reasonable distance of Harpenden. I am able to provide the piano accompaniment for school performances, whether that be for choirs, orchestras needing a piano reduction of orchestral scores or small instrumental groups.