Miriam Monaghan

Described as an 'incredible player' (Classic FM) Miriam Monaghan (née Nerval) leads a varied career as a recorder player, conductor, composer/arranger and teacher. Since graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she became the first recorder player to be profiled in BBC Music Magazine's Rising Star: Great Artists of Tomorrow feature; has recorded for Disney at Abbey Road Studios; won a City Music Foundation award for soloists and was asked by Classic FM to give a recorder lesson to former Top Gear presenter, James May. Miriam is a founding member of Palisander recorder quartet. The ensemble tour internationally, and have received several awards for ensemble playing. Miriam acts as the group's music director, curating programmes and arranging or composing much of the Palisander's repertoire. A passionate educator, Miriam is keen to share her love of recorder ensemble playing. As well as conducting at the SRP National Festival (2024), she is the recorder tutor at Morley College (adult education) in London, tutors for the Recorder Summer School and directs playing days with Palisander, including their newly established residential playing course at Hawkwood College. She is also a tutor for the National Youth Recorder Orchestra, and Head of Recorder and Music Makers (KS1) for Richmond Music Trust.