Mark Walkem

Cello

Performing

Orchestral and baroque

Academy of Ancient Music
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment: co-principal
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Instruments of Time and Truth
Musical & Amicable Society (baroque and modern): principal
Monteverdi String Band
Temple Players
Barber Opera
British Sinfonietta: principal
Cinematic Sinfonia
Orchestra Vitae: principal
European Opera Centre
Meridian Sinfonia
Armonico Consort: principal
English Pro Musica: principal
British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra: principal
Swansea City Opera: principal

Solo/chamber music

Vivaldi Concerto in B minor with Belsize Baroque Orchestra (2017)
Haydn Concerto in C with Telford Orchestra (2017)
Elgar Concerto with Aldworth Philharmonic (2015) and Asklepios Orchestra (2012)
Saint-Saëns Concerto in A minor with University of Birmingham SO (2009) and Birmingham Concert Orchestra (2013)

Teaching and coaching

King Edward's School & King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston (2010 – 2023)

Visiting Instrumental Teacher – Cello/Double Bass
Teaching cello and double bass students at both schools (beginner to DipABRSM).
Preparing pupils for ABRSM examinations, auditions and festivals.
Running a successful programme of trial Double Bass lessons – I have pupils working for Grade 8.
Coaching chamber ensembles.
Running cello sectionals and assisting with the orchestral concerts, residentials and tours.

Coventry School Foundation – Bablake School (2016-21) & King Henry VIII School (2019 – 2021)
Visiting Instrumental Teacher – Cello/Double Bass

Teaching pupils in both Junior and Senior schools, from beginner to Grade 8 and beyond.
Coaching the Bablake Cello Ensemble.
Conducting the Bablake School Orchestra.

Elmhurst Ballet School, in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet (2017 – 2021)
Visiting Instrumental Teacher – Cello/Double Bass

West House School – Independent Preparatory School for Boys, Edgbaston (2015 – 2021)
Visiting cello teacher

Solihull Music Service (2011 – 2017)
Instrumental Teacher – Lower Strings

Teaching cello and double bass students in primary and secondary schools, both in one-to-one and group settings.
Preparing pupils for Trinity College examinations, GCSE/A Level recitals and auditions.

Bedfordshire Music Trust (2013)
Chamber Music Coach

Education and Qualifications

PgDip Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2013)

CBSO Orchestral Training Scheme (2012/13)
Cavatina Intercollegiate Chamber Music Prize (Finalist 2012 and 2013)
Sylvia Cleaver Chamber Music Prize (Finalist 2012 and 2013)

BMus (First Class Honours) University of Birmingham (2009)

Barber Undergraduate Prize (2007 and 2008)
University of Birmingham Concerto Prize (2009)
Awarded West Bequest for further study (2008 and 2009)
CBSO Youth Orchestra / CBSOYO Academy (co-principal)
Birmingham Conservatoire / University of Birmingham orchestras (principal)
Baroque cello continuo for St John Passion (J S Bach) at the University of Birmingham (directed by Richard Tunnicliffe)

Teachers
Lionel Handy, Richard Tunnicliffe (baroque cello), Imogen Seth-Smith (baroque cello), Joe Crouch (baroque cello), Nick Roberts, David Angel (chamber music), Robin Ireland (chamber music)

Masterclasses
Solo: Hannah Roberts, Alice Neary, Eduardo Vassallo, Pal Banda, Emilio Colon, Michal Kaznowski
Chamber Music: Peter Cropper, Corina Belcea, Maggini Quartet, Richard Ireland, Brodsky Quartet

Courses

Dartington Baroque Orchestra: awarded scholarship 2016 and 2018

Member of European String Teachers Association and ISM
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Instruments
Cello, Baroque Cello