Sam Partridge

Multi-instrumentalist most known as a leading exponent of traditional English flute music, Sam Partridge is highly regarded as a musician, composer, and music educator. Alongside performances in his own right, most notably premiering his Wind Quintet in 2023, Sam is often heard playing with instrumental 6-piece Pons Aelius, French dance trio Cri du Canard, and playing the English concertina in the Grace Smith Trio.

From 2019-23 Sam was in the role of Artistic Director for the National Youth Folk Ensemble, having been a regular member of the tutor team in the three years prior to this appointment. He currently provides flute tuition for the Folk and Traditional Music degree programme at Newcastle University, as well as running his woodwind workshops also across the UK and abroad under the name Aerophone Club.

Sam is particularly passionate about developing and showcasing traditional English flute music, and the folk dance repertoires of France.