Rachel Leigh

My Experience

Orchestral Training

  • I was part of the award-winning Wessex Youth Orchestra (WYO) for 6 years, 3 of which I played Principal Cellist.
  • As a student at RCM I have played in multiple orchestras with the RCM including being conducted by Peter Stark and Martyn Brabbins.
  • I have played a key part in playing in orchestras formed for concerts by the Broadstone Music Series, this includes operas such as The Magic Flute.
  • I have been on the Harpenden Musicale Orchestral Summer course doing a week’s intensive orchestral training.
  • Whilst being on a Specialist Music course for 6th Form I had weekly Orchestral rehearsals as well as chamber orchestra and chamber rehearsals.

Professional Orchestral Work (paid)

  • Since leaving the WYO I have been brought back as an extra to help during the concerts.
  • I have played in the band for The Royal Masonic School for Girls Production of Les Mis. (23/11/18)
  • I have played in an Orchestra formed to give a Remembrance Sunday concert at the Duke of York’s Royal Military School.
  • I have played in an Orchestra for the Marlow Choral Society concert which I filled in last minute as another cellist had agreed with the RCM Creative Careers Centre that they could play and then had to pull out.
  • I have done as Small Orchestral workshop playing pieces composed by students as part of a Kent College Workshop.
  • Whilst tutoring at a summer school with the Broadstone Music Series I helped run and play in an orchestra for young players who were just beginning to play their instruments.
  • Played for Egham Choral Society (13/04/2019)
  • Regular player for Christchurch Priory Orchestras.
  • I played in a production of CATS at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. (Week 28/10/2019)

Solo Work

  • As part of the Winchester Festival Lunch Time Recital Series I played a sold out Recital in St Lawrence’s Church (6th July 2016)
  • I am a regular performer at The Sturtridge Soiree Concerts, performing solo recitals near my home in Bournemouth.
  • I played in a Solo Recital for three members of RCM who are connected with The Broadstone Music Series.
  • I have played solo cello in weddings and funerals.

Other

  • I have played with the Pop Band Unknown Chapters (May 2019)