Katherine Maitland

Katherine Maitland is a Woodwinds Tutor at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton, part of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She also works for Somerset Music and freelances as a performer and teacher of flute, clarinet, saxophone, and piano. Her roles combine teaching, performance, and ensemble leadership.

Education: BA Hons in Music Performance from the University of York (studying under Liz Parry), PGCE from Roehampton Institute. She has over 40 years of teaching experience, spanning individual/group lessons, ensemble conducting, summer schools, and curriculum development.

Research interests include contemporary music performance, film music, and innovative teaching methodologies. She has performed with ensembles like Icebreaker, specializing in new commissions and electronic music, and has recorded for the Argo label.

Awards: Winner of the University of York Concerto Prize (performing Nielsen's Flute Concerto). Professional highlights include tours with Icebreaker in the USA (Bang on a Can Festival), Europe, and UK Arts Council tours.

Advising/Grants: No specific grants noted, but her career reflects extensive mentorship through teaching roles. Active in Somerset Music and Guildhall Young Artists programs.

Labs/Teams: Former member of Icebreaker ensemble; currently affiliated with Guildhall Young Artists Taunton and Somerset Music networks.