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If you are looking for a professional accompanist and/or piano teacher in or around the Tees Valley area then Chris Vale is perfect.  Chris studied piano performance at the Leeds College of Music and then a Post Graduate Diploma in piano accompaniment at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester.
 

 

Chris has experience in accompanying and teaching complete beginners for their first exams (of any age) right through to performing in prestigious concerts in front of large audiences and teaching those at a high level.  Although Chris is very busy he is well worth a call to see if he is available to assist you. Chris is professional, down to earth and friendly.  His fees are very competitive as well as being accommodating on journeying to your venue/home if needed.
  
Qualifications
 
Post Graduate Diploma in Piano Accompaniment, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester

Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music) Honours Degree, Leeds College of Music

Musical Awards
The Michael Grady Memorial Prize for Accompaniment
The Laurence Crosthwaite Memorial Prize for Chamber Music

ABRSM Exams
Grade 8 piano (distinction)
Grade 8 trumpet
 
  
 

Musical Experience
 
Current - Piano tutor and accompanist for the MacMillan Academy, Middlesbrough
Accompanist for Tees Valley Music Service
ABRSM & Trinity exams accompanist - Middlesbrough 2007 / 2008 & 2009
Previously - Duo recitals with flute in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leeds
Flute & Guitar recital evening Michael House School
Recital with flautist for Leeds Rotary Club Presidents Last night
Prize-winners recital Leeds College of Music (trio & duo works)
Recital with David Riley (co leader Opera North, violin)
Crescendo young musicians concert, Dorset (solo piano)
Jubilee Celebration concert, Hartford (flute & piano)
Accompanist for MMus final recital (flute & piano)
Accompanist for Song Prize competition, Manchester
Recital with percussionist, Didsbury, Manchester
Recital with flautist, Didsbury, Manchester
Accompanist for violin recital, Manchester
Recital with voice and flute, Swanage, Dorset
Accompanist for prestigious Mendelssohn Fest, Manchester (voice)
Accompanist for prestigious Schubert Fest, Manchester (voice)
Duo master classes, Manchester
Song Cycle prize (accompanying singers), Manchester
Recital with flute & cello, Manchester
Recital with flautist, Didsbury, Manchester
Recital with cellist, Manchester
Song Prize competition (accompanying vocalists)
Recital with cello, flute, voice and violin, Manchester
Accompanist at the Royal Northern College of Music for vocal lessons
Yorkshire College of Music and Drama accompanist for vocalists and instrumentalists of all levels from beginners to advanced
 
PLUS MUCH MORE