Woodwind, Strings and Brass Adjudicators Adjudicator : Elizabeth Childs GRSM (Hons) LRAM Elizabeth is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, where she studied flute with Gareth Morris and piano with Graeme Humphrey. Whilst at the RAM she performed regularly with all the orchestras, and was also engaged in many internal and external teaching projects, a subject that has always interested Elizabeth. International engagements have taken her to both the USA and to many parts of Europe, and she has performed extensively throughout the UK as soloist, recitalist and orchestral player. From 1987 to 1994, Elizabeth was principal flute with the Sinfonia of Scotland, Dundee Opera and Dundee and Perth Light Operatic Company which complemented her work for both ‘Travel Scotland’ and a busy teaching schedule. Elizabeth has recorded programmes for the Open University and other children’s programmes and gives Organ duo recitals with her husband. Elizabeth has a broad and extensive teaching career and is in demand as a flute tutor as well as being flute tutor for the National Children’s Wind Orchestra of Great Britain. She has successfully prepared pupils for scholarships to leading public schools, Junior Conservatoires and Specialist Music Schools and now has many ex-students working in the profession. She regularly directs summer schools and other courses for young wind players. It is a mission of hers to encourage as many children to have the experience of taking part in a Federation Festival. Currently, Elizabeth is engaged in a busy teaching schedule which includes Wells Cathedral School, works part time for Harpenden Musicale, plays in Quintessimo (Wind Quintet) based in Hertfordshire and directs several successful flute choirs. One of her main aims is to provide as many performing opportunities for all her pupils as possible and firmly believes that encouraging children to perform enhances and benefits all areas of their education. Elizabeth regards it as an enormous privilege to sit on the Board along with the role as Chair to the Adjudicators Council for BIFF. She herself grew up in the Hull and Hornsea Festivals and knows first hand how valuable these experiences are. In 2009 Elizabeth adjudicated in Sri Lanka as well as at many UK Festivals and will be adjudicating in Hong Kong in 2010. Elizabeth is also a full member of the ISM, a Committee member of the Royal Academy of Music Club and a Committee member of the Hitchin Festival of the Arts. Elizabeth is married with three children who are all heading for musical careers. Official Accompanist: Mr James Morris B.MUS(HONS.), Dip. ABRSM  Printerfriendly display