Harriet is a 15-year-old British violinist based in Wiltshire. She is currently in Year 11 at St Augustine’s Catholic College, where she hopes to continue her studies into Sixth Form. During her time at the school, she has reached the final of the Young Musician of the Year competition on two occasions and was awarded second place last year. She has also recently achieved a Grade 8 Distinction in violin and will be attending a residential course with NYO Inspire in February.
Harriet is a member of three orchestras. She serves as leader of the West Wilts Youth Orchestra, is a first violinist in the Schools Philharmonic Orchestra in Bath, and has recently led the second violins of the West of England Youth Orchestra.
She has performed as a soloist at Steeple Ashton Church and regularly plays at local events, particularly at the Wiltshire Music Centre. Harriet is keen to continue developing her performance experience and to share her musical talents with a wide range of audiences.
Following her A-level studies, Harriet aspires to pursue professional musical training at a conservatoire. Her preferred institutions are the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music.