About Kate Hext

Kate studied orchestral percussion and timpani for four years at Trinity College of Music in London. At the end of her studies she attained a Graduate Degree and a Diploma in Music Teaching.

She secured a job as Principal Timpanist of English Ballet Orchestra at the age of 21 and still holds the position to this day. She is also Music Coordinator in the Education Department of the company.

Apart from her varied orchestral career she also taught in many different education establishments for over ten years in London before moving up to Cheshire in 1999 to settle down with her husband Dave, who is the Principal Percussionist of the Halle Orchestra in Manchester.

Since 2001 Kate and has been trying to encourage the use of percussion instruments in Primary Schools in this area. She helps out at Goostrey Community Primary School teaching the music curriculum at Foundation and Key Stage 1.Kate also promotes music for youth within the local community.

Kate and Dave have also worked closely with Puddle Ducks to produce a CD of songs used in their swimming classes.

Since having her children Amy in 2002 and Charlie in 2005, Kate has seen the benefit of incorporating musical activities in childrens' upbringing from a very early age, and wishes to share her experiences with other parents in the area.