MUSICAL DIRECTOR

With over 20 years in the music and theatre industry, Sophie is an experienced dual-nationality British/French Musical Director based just 20 minutes from London Heathrow and London Paddington station.

As an MD and keys player, she has significant knowledge of 1920s - 2023 jazz standards, musical theatre and pop genres in English, French and Spanish music. She is also a classically trained pianist with LRSM Diploma with a penchant for playing Debussy, Gershwin, Chopin, Copland, Scarlatti & Mozart.

As an experienced performer and musician, her musical direction extends beyond note bashing and conducting, into coaching the performers on acting through song and showmanship to ensure that the director's vision for the performance is met.

Sophie is a motivational leader who is passionate about inspiring and motivating singers and musicians to reach their full potential and beyond whilst looking after their physical and mental health. This is underpinned by her knowledge of vocal anatomy and technique.

She possesses strong team working skills ensuring that a positive relationship is maintained with the creative team and performers throughout the project, whether planning, rehearsing, tech rehearsing, to completion.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR

With over 20 years in the music and theatre industry, Sophie is an experienced dual-nationality British/French Musical Director based just 20 minutes from London Heathrow and London Paddington station.

As an MD and keys player, she has significant knowledge of 1920s - 2023 jazz standards, musical theatre and pop genres in English, French and Spanish music. She is also a classically trained pianist with LRSM Diploma with a penchant for playing Debussy, Gershwin, Chopin, Copland, Scarlatti & Mozart.

As an experienced performer and musician, her musical direction extends beyond note bashing and conducting, into coaching the performers on acting through song and showmanship to ensure that the director's vision for the performance is met.

Sophie is a motivational leader who is passionate about inspiring and motivating singers and musicians to reach their full potential and beyond whilst looking after their physical and mental health. This is underpinned by her knowledge of vocal anatomy and technique.

She possesses strong team working skills ensuring that a positive relationship is maintained with the creative team and performers throughout the project, whether planning, rehearsing, tech rehearsing, to completion.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

2023 highlights
 

Jack And The Beanstalk at The Kenton Theatre, Henley
& Snow White at Harrow Arts Centre
MD for Immersion Theatre

Robin Hood at Leatherhead Theatre
Keys for LP Creatives

​​CFC Croisières' 'Renaissance'
MD for Blackburn International
18 French shows for the brand new French Cruise market

Viking Line 'Glory'
MD & Music Producer for TSE Productions
'A Night on Broadway'

Silja Line 'Symphony' & 'Serenade'
MD for TSE Productions
'Thank You For The Music' - ABBA
& 'A Game Of Love' - Queen

Musical Director Portfolio

​​CFC Croisières 'Renaissance'

Musical Director for Blackburn International
18 French shows for the brand new French cruise ship company
Feb - June 23

​​CFC Croisières 'Renaissance'

French Legends Show

​​CFC Croisières 'Renaissance'

French Travel Show

Viking Line 'Glory'

Musical Director & Music Producer
TSE Productions

'A Night on Broadway'
Jan - Apr 23

Viking Line 'Glory'

A Night on Broadway show

Viking Line 'Glory'

A Night on Broadway show

Silja Line 'Symphony' & 'Serenade'

Musical Director
TSE Productions

ABBA & Queen shows
Aug - Oct 22

Silja Line 'Serenade' & 'Symphony'

ABBA show

Dorian NEW Rock Musical

Musical Director & Mrs. Leaf 2021

The Man I Love

Producer, Musical Arranger & Performer 2021

2023 highlights

Jack And The Beanstalk at The Kenton Theatre, Henley
& Snow White at Harrow Arts Centre
MD for Immersion Theatre

Robin Hood at Leatherhead Theatre
Keys for LP Creatives

​​CFC Croisières' 'Renaissance'
MD for Blackburn International
18 French shows for the brand new French Cruise market

Viking Line 'Glory'
MD & Music Producer for TSE Productions
'A Night on Broadway'

Silja Line 'Symphony' & 'Serenade'
MD for TSE Productions
'Thank You For The Music' - ABBA
& 'A Game Of Love' - Queen

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent Piano Sight Reading & Accompaniment Skills

  • ​Acting Through Song

  • Creation of Vocal and Band Arrangements

  • Production of Fully-Orchestrated backing tracks and BVs in home recording studio

  • Working with Production Studios to create backing tracks

  • 20 years working in the musical theatre industry as a performer, musician & MD

  • 18 years teaching Piano, Singing & Music Theory

  • 15 years as Musical Director for a choir arranging 4-6 part harmonies & conducting the choir and band

  • 1-Year Musical Theatre Diploma
    London School of Musical Theatre, UK 

  • 3-Year Musical Theatre Diploma
    Elmhurst Ballet School, UK 

  • LRSM
    Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music Diploma
    Piano 

  • DipABRSM
    Diploma of the Royal Schools of Music
    Piano

  • Grade 8
    Piano, Singing, Theory & Violin

  • Logic Pro

  • Sibelius 

  • Stage Write 

  • MainStage 

  • QLab 

  • MS Office & Google Docs

  • Home Recording Studio

  • Yamaha C3 Grand Piano 

  • Kurzweil PC3K8 

  • Car and clean driving licence

  • Valid UK & French (EU) passports

  • English - Fluent/Native 

  • French - Fluent/Native 

  • Spanish - Good 

PORTFOLIO

MUSICIAN & SINGER REELS

In addition to working as a Musical Director, Sophie is also an experienced Singer & Performer. These underpin her skills as an MD providing her with a personal insight of a performer's challenges in rehearsals and performing.

PIANO AUDIO REEL

Excerpts from Dip ABRSM and LRSM

MUSICIAN

Examples of MD, Piano, Accompanist, Violinist & Musical Arranger skills.

SINGER

Content recorded live or recorded at home during the pandemic.
Sophie is an experienced Actor...learn more

MUSICIAN & SINGER REELS

In addition to working as a Musical Director, Sophie is also an experienced Singer & Performer. These underpin her skills as an MD providing her with a personal insight of a performer's challenges in rehearsals and performing.

PIANO AUDIO REEL

Excerpts from Dip ABRSM and LRSM

MUSICIAN

Examples of MD, Piano, Accompanist, Violinist & Musical Arranger skills.

SINGER

Content recorded live or recorded at home during the pandemic.
Sophie is an experienced Actor...learn more