Jenny Barrett

Jenny Barrett

Jenny is a Dorset-based violinist performing at weddings, celebrations, corporate events and concerts across the UK and abroad. Classically trained from the age of four, she studied at Trinity College of Music and has since performed with leading UK orchestras, including the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, and appeared at venues such as the Barbican Centre and St Martin-in-the-Fields.

Alongside performing, Jenny teaches, conducts ensembles and leads workshops, with a particular focus on nurturing young musicians in her local community. She enjoys the variety of freelance life, working with chamber groups and incorporating modern and popular music when appropriate.

Away from music, she enjoys campervan adventures with her family, yoga, good food and wine, and cuddling her bearded dragon.

Jenny Barrett

Polly Barrett

Polly Bartlett is principal oboe of the Shumen Symphony Orchestra and Chromatica Orchestra, and is currently on trial for principal oboe with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, she holds a Master of Performance with Distinction and performs regularly with leading UK and European orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Outside music, she is a keen football fan and enjoys following Chelsea and England.

Matt Jones

Matt Jones

Matt Jones is a versatile musician and educator with extensive experience in performance, education and artistic collaboration. A proficient multi-instrumentalist with a focus on Viola/Violin, he holds Undergraduate and Masters degree’s in Music Performance and performs regularly with orchestras across the UK, including the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. As a dedicated teacher, Matt works with students of all ages and abilities, fostering technical confidence, individuality, and a deep appreciation of music. He is committed to making the arts accessible and creating safe, supportive environments where creativity and emotional expression can flourish.

David Waller

David Waller

David started his professional playing career as a drummer and percussionist at the age of 19, with "The Best of Musicals", a 60-date tour of theatres through Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Italy. He then worked as a theatre showband and ballroom drummer onboard Celebrity Cruises and Saga Cruises around the world. Since settling back in Poole, David has been a busy freelance musician and percussion teacher, holding teaching positions in the Private and Grammar sectors, such as Bournemouth School for Girls, Bryanston, Parkstone Grammar, Durlston Court, and Talbot Heath to name a few!

His frequent playing work includes musical theatre, professional pantomimes (QDOS, Crossroads, and UK Productions), working with Gareth Gates, Bobby Davro, and Cannon & Ball, function bands, jazz and swing groups, Big Bands, and various UK theatre tours.

Board of Trustees and committee:

Music Director - Alison Kay BEM

Chairman - Martin Casey

Treasurer - Nicky Nicholas

Safe Guarding and Risk Assessments - Natalie Covell and Dominic Farrell

Catering - Debra Adam

Helen Tate

Extra committee -

Assistant Music Director - Simon Gilliver, Broadstone Music Series website - Jackie Richmond, Tammy Sullivan, Jennifer Curiel, Barbara Brown.

We are always keen to recruit more helpers for all of our activities in PSYM and also Broadstone Music Series. Please contact us if you would like to be involved or can offer any specific skill. We require a DBS certificate to enable working with U18.

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