Marie Brown

Marie Frances Brown studied at the University of Huddersfield graduating in 2008 and then Leeds Conservatoire gaining an MMus as a creative performer in 2019. Marie has over 18 years' experience working as an instrumental and whole class teacher for music hubs across the region as well as conducting youth ensembles. Marie has also worked with several community arts organisations championing inclusive music making within diverse communities. In addition to working for Leeds Conservatoire, Marie currently teaches the flute and directs the flute choir at Huddersfield University in addition to private instrumental teaching and performing. 

Marie has a diverse musical background as a woodwind specialist playing in a range of classical, jazz, folk and musical theatre ensembles as well as working as a soloist. Marie's musical interests often include exploring contemporary and lesser-known music on a range of instruments, such as piccolo and alto flute while also taking influence and inspiration from the performance setting to create more immersive performances. 

Marie brings a wealth of experience in helping students attain higher level musical qualifications and preparing for university and conservatoire entrance auditions from time served as a teacher and working within many educational settings throughout the course of her career.

Marie has been incredibly fortunate to play with some amazing musicians and learn form world leaders in their fields such as low flutes expert Carla Rees through the Rarescale Flute Academy, holding a RFA scholarship bursary in 2019. 

Currently, Marie performs nationally and internationally as a soloist and in flute ensembles as well being the regular baritone saxophone with riot jazz band Deadbeat Brass which performs nationally at UK venues and festivals.