About Helen
Helen holds a PhD in Music Composition from the University of York, where she studied under mentorship of Professor Roger Marsh and Dr. Daniel March, and a Master’s degree from Leeds Conservatoire.
Helen has made significant contributions during her doctoral studies as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Master’s programs in Music Education and Community Music at the University York. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she co-authored a music teaching book to be published by Routledge in Winter 2025. Her dedication to education has also earned her the York Learning and Teaching Award, as well as a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Helen is an accomplished educator and music examiner, Helen’s compositions are regularly featured in ABRSM, Trinity, LCME, and Rockschool syllabi. Her work is published by Clifton Edition (formerly Spartan Press), and she actively engages in commissioned and funded projects.
Now a senior lecturer in Music Production and the Creative industries at Teesside university, In addition to her academic and creative pursuits, she is a director of the CIC Friends of the Future and serves as an accompanist for a children's choir associated with the world-renowned Barnsley Youth Choir.
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Publications
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These studies have been trusted and utilised by major examination boards since their release. Each piece is carefully crafted to meet high educational standards, ensuring students receive the best possible guidance in their musical journey. Explore the collection here
The Forgotten Forest, ABRSM piano Grade 1 list B option - Primo Part
January 2023 - June 2024
A community Folk Opera written in collaboration with Golthorpe Primary School, Gooseacre Primary School, Barugh Green Primary School and Greenacre Special School.
Translating Colour to sound and Vice Versa - A community project