Gillian Maitland

www.gillianmaitland.co.uk
Gillian has pursued her music career decisively, performing and delivering masterclasses throughout UK, Ireland, Europe and USA as a soloist and ensemble musician. She is gaining a reputation as one of the UK's leading marimba and vibraphone players, specialising in 6 mallet. In 2009 Gillian was selected as an official Encore Mallets Endorser. Past performances of note include a solo recital to the G8 Wives during the G8 summit of 2005, a performance for Prince Charles at the 20th Anniversary Conference for the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust in 2009, as well as performing world premiers and live BBC radio performances.

Gillian is also an avid composer, concentrating on marimba and percussion, published by Southern Percussion and sold worldwide. Gillian delivers master-classes and specialist lessons in percussion composition to students and professionals alike.

Gillian is in demand as a keynote speaker at events giving personalised motivational talks.