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learning from the musicians, getting involved with educational projects, developing her
musicianship, and gaining knowledge and understanding of how to build a successful
career.

Imogen Timmins is a trumpeter from Cornwall. She recently completed her Bachelor of
Music course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, learning with Paul Beniston, Anne
McAneney and Will O’Sullivan. Introduced to brass playing by St Keverne Brass Band,
Imogen developed a keen interest in orchestral playing through Cornwall Youth Orchestra.
Throughout her undergraduate degree, Imogen has had numerous orchestral opportunities
at the Barbican Concert Hall, she has also studied the Baroque Trumpet at Guildhall, under
the tutelage of David Blackadder. Imogen has recently developed her solo playing, most
notably performing in the final of Guildhall’s annual Brass competition this year, the
Armourers and Brasiers Prize. Imogen will soon be starting her Master of Performance
degree at the Royal College of Music, having been awarded a scholarship by the
conservatoire. Her studies will also be supported by the Help Musicians UK Postgraduate
Award and The Lord Lieutenant’s Fund Award. Imogen is thoroughly looking forward to this
year’s scheme with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Daniel Lewis from Watford was born into a family of musicians and was immersed in
classical music from an early age. He studied violin with Lorraine McAslan for nine years at
the Junior Royal Academy of Music and gained extensive experience as a teenager leading
high-standard youth orchestras including the Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra and the
Watford School of Music Youth Orchestra. As a chamber music player he has had coaching
with eminent musicians including members of the Carducci Quartet. Daniel is delighted to
have been awarded this opportunity by the Liverpool Philharmonic. The scheme provides a
perfect gateway to gain experience playing in a professional orchestra, which he finds
especially valuable given his career change. He is really looking forward to his time in
Liverpool

Sameeta Gahir, Principal Piccolo, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Lead Musician
for the Emerging Musicians Fellowship, said: “I’m thrilled to be welcoming in our third group
of musicians into the Emerging Musicians Fellowship. Each year we are overwhelmed by the
sheer number of exceptional applications we received from talented musicians nationwide.
The level of skill and dedication displayed by all the applicants was truly remarkable, and we
extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of them for their commitment and
effort in presenting themselves. It is with great excitement that we announce the newest
Fellowship Musicians. Their exceptional musical abilities and unique talents have stood out
among the many outstanding candidates, and we are delighted to have them on board for
this upcoming season.”

Matthew Brett, Section Leader Percussion, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and
Emerging Musicians Fellowship Alumni said: “I’m so thrilled to be joining the Royal Liverpool
Philharmonic Orchestra as Section Leader Percussion. It’s an absolute honour to be part of
an organisation with such an amazing musical history, and one that has contributed directly
to my musical development, having been an Emerging Musicians Fellow with the orchestra
in 2022-23. I’m really delighted to be embarking on a career in this wonderful city and I feel
privileged to be playing alongside such talented musicians.”