Wind Band

Intermediate Wind Band rehearse weekly, during term time, at Cardiff High School. Weekly rehearsals are 2 hours, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm on a Monday evening. The band is a small ensemble dedicated to the development of ensemble techniques for brass, woodwind and percussion pupils from grade 2 upwards. Entry to the ensemble is by audition and pupils must be year 6 and above with Grade 2 or above (or the equivalent standard).

Foundation Wind Ensemble rehearse weekly, during term time, at Cantonian High School. Weekly rehearsals are 1 hour, from 6:15 to 7:15pm on a Tuesday evening. Entry to the ensemble is open to all beginner level wood wind players.

Pupils play music from different genres written specifically for wind band, which gives them a different experience from a larger orchestra. During the academic year, the wind bands will typically perform in three concerts.

Each section of players is supported by a specialist member of staff who can advise and support pupils during rehearsals. These tutors are qualified teaching staff and tutors from CF Music Education who have significant experience working with pupils of all ages and standards.

Kat studied clarinet at the University of Wales in Bangor before moving to Cardiff to study for a masters degree at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama with Robert Plane.

Kat is the creative lead for woodwind for CF Music Education, working with pupils or all ages and abilities in all woodwind instruments. As well as woodwind, Kat also teaches cello, leads the CF Music Education Starters Ensemble and is a tutor with the CF Music Education Foundation Orchestra.

Kat plays saxophone in a soul band based in Cardiff and enjoys playing woodwind for shows when she has time. Kat is a Welsh speaker and also works with early years pupils and has a specific interest in ALN and child development, specifically through music.