Educator

Pete has enjoyed running creative music projects since 1997.  As a jazz pianist with a classical training, he has the rare ability to connect diverse genres and communities.  His work ranges from facilitating composition in youth offender’s institutes to creating jazz ensembles with primary school children; from working with professional orchestras and opera houses to working with street children in India. 

Pete enjoyed three years as the Artistic Director of Aldeburgh Music’s ‘Group A’ and five years as a Music Director of Glyndebourne Youth Opera. He is an education ambassador for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and a trustee for the St. Albans Cathedral Music Trust.

THE CAPE CRUSADERS REACH OUT

A creative music project based on South African jazz pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim.




THE CAPE CRUSADERS REACH OUT (Concert Highlights)

Highlights of “The Cape Crusaders Reach Out” concert in the Southbank Centre.

ENGLISH NATIONAL OPERA

Pete and a group of young people perform on the main stage at the London Coliseum.

Confidence Through Creativity

Pete talks about his creative process.

CASA DA MUSICA

Pete engages various musical ensembles from across the city of Porto in Portugal.

RONNIE SCOTT’S

Pete collaborates with Billy Cobham on an education project.