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Madeleine Ellis

Guildford,Surrey
Madeleine Ellis

Summary

Music and performance has always been a vital part of my life. I grew up playing in youth orchestras, singing in choirs and participating in music groups both in and outside of school. I played in the Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra and I attended Peter Symonds 6th Form on the Hampshire Specialist Music Course where I was able to join a variety of ensembles and access free instrumental tuition. I then successfully auditioned for music colleges and attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama for a year before pursuing a career as an actor. I then discovered Actor-Musicianship which allows me to combine both my passions.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LUSH
Guildford, Surrey

Supervisor
12.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed the running of the business both front and back of house
  • Create a positive, healthy working environment for the team and regularly train and coach new starters and existing colleagues
  • Organise and participate in outreach activities that include and benefit the local community

Freelance
London

Actor/Musician
09.2016 - Current

Job overview

I am a freelance Actor/Musician working across the UK. I play the trumpet, flugelhorn, piano, piano accordion and bass. Recent credits include; 'Gloria' in Brassed Off (Gala Durham), 'Ensemble' in The Witches of Eastwick (Sondheim Theatre, West End) and 'Tilly' in The Museum of Marvellous Things (UK Tour).

Freelance
London

Music Teaching
01.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • I have taught a number of pupils, both in private 1-1's and in a group classroom environment
  • I focus music teaching in a positive and realistic way, ensuring that enjoyment of music is at the heart of each lesson
  • Communication with both pupils and parents is very important to me and I ensure that the parents are included and informed throughout their child's musical education
  • I don't believe in one way of teaching and I am able to think creatively to engage every child and to treat them as individuals

British Youth Music Theatre
London

Chaperone
06.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of young people 24 hours a day for the duration of their summer school
  • Organising and managing all health and safety and logging all medical needs as necessary
  • Communicating with parents and keeping them in the loop with any changes or updates
  • Supporting the young people's development both artistically and personally

National Preparatory Schools Orchestra

Chaperone
05.2015 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Unsured the safety and wellbeing of the young people whilst participating on the course
  • Assisting with both full and sectional rehearsals, with a focus on the brass section
  • Organising and running extra activities

Education

Guildford School of Acting
Guildford, Surrey

Bachelor of Arts from Actor-Musicianship
09.2019 - 06.2022

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
London

Certificate of Higher Education from Classical Trumpet
09.2015 - 06.2016

Skills

  • Outstanding social skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Live performance and recording
  • Music theory
  • Trumpet/Flugelhorn certified to grade 8 with Distinction
  • Vocal expertise

Timeline

Supervisor

LUSH
12.2021 - Current

Chaperone

British Youth Music Theatre
06.2021 - 08.2021

Guildford School of Acting

Bachelor of Arts from Actor-Musicianship
09.2019 - 06.2022

Actor/Musician

Freelance
09.2016 - Current

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Certificate of Higher Education from Classical Trumpet
09.2015 - 06.2016

Chaperone

National Preparatory Schools Orchestra
05.2015 - 06.2019

Music Teaching

Freelance
01.2015 - Current
Madeleine Ellis