Classical Ensemble
The CF Music Senior guitar ensemble was first formed in 2002. It has been active ever since, playing a diverse range of music, from Classical to popular music arrangements.
In the recent past, the ensemble members have played concerts in The All Nations Centre, Barry Memorial Hall and were delighted to be guest artists at the Barry Male Voice Choirs annual Showcase.
Several players are members of the National Youth Guitar Ensemble with one member touring Germany with their Camerata Ensemble. Several members also won Gold and Silver medals at this years Urdd Eisteddfod for both Solo and Ensemble playing.
The ensemble is open to all Classical Guitar players from year 3 to year 13 who can play and read an octave of notes (the end of The Guitarist’s Way Book 1). The ensemble uses notation so is unfortunately unable to accommodate pupils who read guitar TAB. Ideally pupils should be playing a nylon string guitar. The group rehearses every Monday during term time from 6:15 to 7:15pm at Cardiff High School.
Contemporary Ensemble
New in 2026, Contemporary Guitar Ensemble rehearses every Monday during term time from 6:15 to 7:15pm at Cardiff High School.
The group is open to all electric, acoustic and bass guitar players, as well as ukulele players. This group will focus on rock and pop music rather than classical guitar music.
| Term | Start Date | End Date |
| Term 1 – Autumn | 14 September 2026 | 23 November 2026 |
| Term 2 – Spring | 4 January 2027 | 8 March 2027 |
| Term 3 – Summer | 5 April 2027 | 5 July 2027 |
Daniel Whitting
Daniel began learning guitar at the age of 8. During his early teens, he developed a wide range of both electric and classical guitar styles under the tutelage of Steve Nicholls, and later with Alex Hutchings (Steven Wilson, Roland EU).
Daniel began teaching in 2008 and teaches both electric and classical guitar, as well as ukulele and bass guitar. In 2014, he was involved in the introduction of a new set of Ukulele grades for the Registry of Guitar Tutors exam board. He got his teaching diploma in 2011, and in 2021 achieved his postgraduate certificate in plucked string tuition under Helen Sanderson and Professor Laura Ritchie at the University of Chichester. He has also conducted many ensembles at venues including St David’s Hall and Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
He has a wealth of playing experience and regularly plays in pits for musical theatre productions, as well as with Skite Ceilidh band for functions and weddings. He is also a member of fiddle player David Grubb’s band, playing both on his albums and live shows.