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Curriculum Vitae
Yasmine Latkowski
26 Holden Road
Woodside Park
N12 8HT
Nationality:
British
D.O.B:
04.08.1988
Mobile Number: 0759690728
Email:
[email protected]
Profile
Extremely versatile musician, specialising in composing, arranging and recording live orchestral instruments.
I have achieved a MMUS in Popular Music, focusing on composition. This has aided me to establish myself
as a freelance composer and producer, alongside organising my own concerts. I am a competent performer
in classical and popular music recitals and work as a part time lecturer at City Lit and Hertfordshire College
of Music.
Qualifications
Masters:
2010 - 2012
MMUS Popular Music -
Pass
Middlesex
University
Degree:
2007 - 2010
BA Joint Honours in Music
and Popular Music
Upper Second Class Honours
Manchester
Metropolitan
University
Music
Examinations
Piano, Singing (ABRSM), Keyboard (LCMM)
Electronic Organ (LCMM), Clarinet (ABRSM)
Theory (ABRSM)
Grade 8
Grade 4
Grade 5
BTEC:
2004 - 2006
National Diploma in
Music Practice
Peterborough
Regional College
GCSE’S
1999 - 2004
English Language, English Literature,
Music, Art, Religious Studies,
Science [double award]
Grade B
Mathematics, German
Grade C
Design Technology
Grade D
Key Skills
Information Technology
Communication
Education
Merit Merit Merit
Gleed Girls
Technology
College
Level 3
Level 2
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Employment/Professional Development
Self Employed Composer and Producer
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October 2011 – Present
My own vocal and instrumental compositions, which have been performed in venues such as Saint
Mary Le Bow’s, London and Scotts Music, Piccadilly Circus.
Soundtracks to picture. Past work includes composing soundtracks to animation show reels and
composing music for freelance documentary projects.
Recording and producing backing track arrangements for clients.
Composing string arrangements for clients.
Various tracks for library companies.
Faber Music Academy
This included exploring all aspects of media composition including copy write and the business of media. I
composed to briefs for documentaries, drama and TV, adverts, jingles and animation. I also composed for a
live ensemble including piano, clarinet, viola and violin.
Performance Work
Present
 Currently perform my own compositions in various venues across England, including performing for
Christian Aid’s Circle the City walk.
 Performed Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana and Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas as a soprano in Middlesex
Universities Singing Ensemble, alongside the BBC Singers for a Queens Diamond Jubilee Concert.
 Performed classical recitals as a pianist and soprano in Keele University, Manchester Metropolitan
University and a Leonard Cheshire home.
Event Management
May 2004 – Present
 In partnership that organises, promotes and supports alternative music in alternative venues, for example
National Trust properties (Sutton House), and the Holy Trinity Church, Winchmore Hill.
 Organised Oxjam events for the charity Oxfam in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
 Assisted with organising the special needs students in their performance in residential homes for the
elderly for part of their GCSE during my Congleton High School placement.
City Lit - World Music for Adults with Learning Difficulties
September 2014 – Present
I manage the course ‘World Music for Adults with Learning Difficulties’. I have gained a huge amount of
knowledge and practice in being extremely diverse with materials, resources and lesson delivery. The course
is moderated by RARPA standards therefore evaluations and moderating progress is vital.
Hertfordshire College of Music
September 2014 – Present
I am teaching and observing Rockschool Diploma lessons including Auditioning for Music, Recorded Music
Performance, Composing and Contextualising music. This is to co-inside with my PGCE in the post
compulsory sector at Havering College.
Enfield Music Service and Hackney Learning Trust
January 2014 - Present
Delivering singing, piano and keyboard lessons to Keystage 1 and 2. Includes planning, reports and exam
preparation.
Eldon Junior School, Part Time Music Teacher
November
2014
2010
–
July
My job role involved planning and delivering singing and class-room lessons indicated by the scheme of
work to Keystage
Brent Music Service
2
Sept 2012 – Dec 2012
Planning and delivering music lessons to key stage 1 and 2. A wide syllabus is covered including singing,
recorders, samba and beat boxing. Vocal teaching is a large part of the syllabus and is at the heart of Brent’s
music lessons.
Leonard Cheshire Home
Oct 2009 - March 2010
Music therapy work, which centered around performance.
Manchester Metropolitan University Student Ambassador
Sept 2008 - July 2009
Working for the university in events such as open days.
Jean Scene LTD. Springfield’s Shopping Outlet
Sept 2006 - Oct 2007
Working with retail. Using communication skills and customer service.
Skills
 As a self-employed musician I am an independent worker who finds it easy to use my own initiative.
 I work in teams as part of my teaching, I am constantly liaising with other teachers and year leaders.
 Use of ICT skills including Logic, Protools, Sibelius, Apple Macs, Microsoft Vista and Word Software.
 Organising and managing my own projects, events and workshops.
 Working with others, including in a performance environment. Good improvisation skills.
 Able to sight-read music.
 Good ear for many different musical genres including Jazz, Blues, Classical, Rock, Folk, and World Music.
Professional Bodies
Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
Opera North Training Day – I Experienced workshops by a variety of different vocal leaders including
gospel harmony, improvisation and posture techniques. Aimed at teaching for all ages.
Streetwise Opera Training Day for Vulnerable Adults - A training day based on teaching Opera to
Vulnerable Adults/homeless people. Music making was made extremely accessible and encouraging.
Techniques I learned would be suitable to teach children with learning difficulties.
World Music in the Classroom – A day course together with a week long evening class looking at Indian,
Middle Eastern, Jamaican, African and Indonesian music at SOAS.
Hobbies and Interests
I am interested in culture and travel to many other countries.
Various dance classes.
Swimming.
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