West Sussex Music Service has welcomed a new brass teacher who has played on stage with Elton John and worked for the ‘Orquestra do Algarve’.
Jenny Smith is teaching brass as well as conducting several wind bands at Worthing Music Centre, after an exciting and fulfilling music career.
Peter Griffiths, County Council Cabinet Member for Education and Schools, said: “As our Music Service constantly grows in excellence, Jenny was appointed to help us teach even more students and to encourage and monitor our already talented young people.
“We welcome such an experienced and versatile teacher to the service, who, I am sure will bring in many innovative ideas”
After starting to play the trumpet at eight years old, Jenny gained a scholarship award and a degree from Trinity College of Music, London. She also attended the Royal Academy of Music, where she was awarded the brass solo prize.
She then burst on to the London music scene, where she played with orchestras, West End shows and popular artists, such as Elton John.
She worked for the ‘Orquestra do Algarve’, based in Portugal, and taught performance in London and abroad.
Peter added: “Jenny has a great group of students, and is excited about what they will achieve together.”
For more information on the music service email jennifercraven@westsussex.gov.uk or call 01243 642317.
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