Hollie Lukas
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Hollie lukas

 

Freelance flute, piccolo & alto flute player

 
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Biography

 

Hollie Lukas is a UK based freelance flute, piccolo and alto flute player. 

Hollie has freelanced with orchestras such as The BBC Philharmonic, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, London Contemporary Orchestra, London Musical Arts Orchestra, British Sinfonietta, National Symphony Orchestra, Cardiff Sinfonietta and Southern Sinfonia. Hollie is also an extra for the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Hollie studied at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and was later awarded a scholarship to study for Masters in Orchestral studies at The Royal Northern College of Music, graduating in 2012. Hollie was a Britten Pears Artist in 2013.

Hollie is also passionate to teach, and teaches the flute at Putney High School, Hoe Bridge School and from her studio in Surrey.

 
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Orchestral CV

 

Hollie LUKAS (née Macdonald)

Orchestral CV
Flute, Piccolo, Alto Flute

Orchestral

Professional (extra work)

  • BBC Philharmonic – principal, 2nd flute, piccolo, alto flute

  • BBC National Orchestra of Wales – 2nd flute, piccolo

  • Welsh National Opera – 2nd flute

  • London Contemporary Orchestra - 2nd flute, piccolo

  • London Musical Arts Orchestra - principal, 2nd flute, piccolo

  • British Sinfonietta – principal, 2nd flute, piccolo

  • National Symphony Orchestra - piccolo

  • Southern Sinfonia - 2nd flute

  • Multi-Story Orchestra - piccolo

  • Southbank Sinfonia – 2nd flute, piccolo

  • Orpheus Sinfonia - 2nd flute, piccolo

  • Filarmonica Oltenia – principal

  • Black Cat Opera Company - principal

  • Cinematic Sinfonia - principal, 2nd flute, piccolo, alto

  • Symphony Orchestra of India - piccolo

  • London Classical Soloists Orchestra - principal

  • London Contemporary Music Festival – 2nd flute

  • Exultate Chamber Orchestra – 2nd flute

  • Cardiff Sinfonietta – principal, 2nd flute

  • Salisbury Sinfonia - 2nd flute

  • Larkhill Choral Society Orchestra - principal and guest concerto soloist

  • Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - extras list (by audition)

  • London Philharmonic Orchestra - extras list (by audition)

  • Walton Facade Quintet : Norfolk Festival 2018 / Rose Theatre Kingston 2018 / Wimbledon Festival 2019

    Training

  • Britten Pears Orchestra (Britten Pears Artist 2013)

  • Sinfonia Cymru

  • Winterbourne Grange Opera

  • The Royal Northern College of Music - various orchestras

  • The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama – various orchestras

Education Work

  • Putney High School for Girls : Private flute tutor : September 2015 - present

  • Hoe Bridge School : Private flute tutor : September 2018 - Dec 2021

  • Young Music Makers School, Highgate : Private flute tutor, ensemble coach : September 2015 - March 2018

  • Blackheath Conservatoire - Early Years Music tutor June 2016 - December 2016

  • Education workshops in primary schools – wind trio

Solo Work

  • Flute and Piano Recital, The Foundling Museum, Russell Square, London : June 2016

  • Flute and Piano Recital, Mayfair, London : June 2016

  • Solo Recital, Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester : 2013

  • Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto, Larkhill Orchestra : 2011

  • Flute recital, Turner Sims Hall, Southampton : 2010

Education

  • The Royal Northern College of Music (scholarship) MMus (Distinction) 2011 – 2012

  • Professors: Richard Davis • Wissam Boustany • Joanne Boddington • Laura Jellicoe

  • The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama – BMus Hons

  • Professors: Roger Armstrong • Nic Dowton • Liz May (Piccolo)

 

References available on request

HOLLIE IS CONTACTABLE VIA THE CONTACTS PAGE

Flute Lessons & Masterclasses

 

TEACHING

MMus RNCM (2011-2012)
Master of Music (Distinction)

BMus RWCMD (2004 - 2008)
Bachelor of Music (Hons) Degree 2:1

ABRSM Teaching Diploma
Diploma in the principles of flute teaching

DBS Certified
Criminal Records Bureau checked

ISM Member

 
 

Hollie teaches at Putney High School and from her studio in Godalming, Surrey. Hollie has over 15 years teaching experience and is as deeply committed to her students as she is with her playing work. 

I believe every student is different and my teaching reflects this. I naturally adapt my teaching to suit each individual. Learning an instrument develops confidence, teaches self discipline, and for many is a way of expression and communication. The most important thing for me is that my students enjoy music, have fun, grow in confidence and love playing the flute.   

Everyone needs a goal to aim for and to feel inspired and motivated. Concerts are the best form of motivation and I encourage my students to take up all performance opportunities, especially from a young age. With the right preparation, time and guidance, exams provide an attainable goal to aim for and enable constructive criticism and praise from another perspective. That said, I do not push for my students to take exams if they do not want to take them. Enjoyment of music making should always come first and it helps when students see ABRSM or Trinity exams as a performance opportunity rather than an ‘exam’.  

I cater for all ages and levels, from a 7 year old learning to play their first note, to an A Level student preparing for a Music College audition.

Hollie offers music theory lessons for all different instrumentalists and singers, as it is not always possible for teachers to have enough time to prepare their students for theory exams. Hollie is used to coaching students in order to prepare them for their Grade 5 ABRSM theory exam, so they can continue post grade 5 on the ABRSM syllabus.

Flute lessons:    

£22 / half hour
£33 / 45 minutes
£44 / 1 hour

Recorder lessons:

£22 / half hour

Theory lessons:

£44 / hour

Payment is made online by BACS, either on the day of the lesson or before if preferred.

BURSARIES: Music should be available for every child. If your child meets the free school meals criteria then please inform Hollie of this to see what can be arranged.

For any enquiries please use the contact page and title it ‘lesson enquiry’. (receiving too much spam, needing to sort this out)!

Testimonials

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“My 9 year old son has been taught by Hollie for the past 8 months and I am very impressed with the standard of teaching. I sometimes sit in on lessons and am amazed at how much enthusiasm and fun Hollie brings to the sessions and just how much she throws into each lesson. She not only covers the technical aspects but also musicianship, history, listening skills etc all of which are essential aspects to a musician but often forgotten about in routine lessons. She has even constructed a personal practice timetable and written a guide to successful practicing for my son (now it’s up to him to start using them !!).
I cannot recommend Hollie highly enough.””
— Kristina
““I had flute lessons as a child and twenty years on have picked it up again. I have had lessons with Hollie for 6 months and it’s an absolute joy. She has been wonderful at picking up on certain technique problems and focusing my attention to basic practice as well as encouraging me to tackle more complicated repertoire. Hollie’s undeniable passion for the flute is very clear through her teaching and she has certainly inspired me to work hard and, more importantly to enjoy playing the flute”.”
— Elana

Recording Examples

 

Trio, Madeleine Dring. Performed live on the 24th August 2012, by: Flute: Hollie Macdonald Oboe: Sam Baxter Piano: Zi Wang For bookings and enquiries contact: Holliemacdonaldflute@live.co.uk www.holliemacdonaldflute.com Filmed and Recorded by Tom Lukas

Contact & Enquiries