Anita MacDonald
ProfessionalMembership
PROFILE
Meteor EdTech 2017-current
CEO and creator of safe, two factor authenticated video conferencing for children,
with additional buttons for teaching. An Educational competitor of Zoom, Teams.
MD of Songbyrds Choir
MD of Act2Act Theatre Company
Collaborative Pianist/Accompanist
Chamber Musician
Ceilidh Musician and Coaller
Head of Music
Principal, Vivace Music School, Pinner 2008-2013
Fast track music school for students to achieve Grade 8 by age 11 and diplomas by
age 14.
West London Academy 2007-2008
Assistant Principal I/c sixth form
Churchmead C of E School (VA) 2002-2007
Assistant Headteacher, Head of 6th form.
Harlington Community School 1996-2002
Head of Music, Head of Year, Head of 6th form.
Other roles
Self employed pianist and opera singer (Equity),
Stunt woman and body double for Rachel Weisz (Hollywood),
Hotel pianist at numerous 5star resorts, many TV and radio appearances,
Adrianna Piano Trio- toured UK and abroad.
EDUCATION
Emse NPQH 2004
Strathclyde University 1993/94 PGCE
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 1992/93 PG Dipl Chamber Music
RCOS/Glasgow University 1988-1992 BA (Hons) Performance 2:1
Napier University 1996-1988 ALCM, LLCM, LGSM in piano and voice.
SKILLS/TRAINING
Safeguarding training (updated 31st October 2023)
Midas Minibus test (2016)
First Aid Certificate (2016)
Represented Uk in Japan 2007 , sponsored by Hitachi
Represented NCSL Italy 2007
AWARDS:
Online Tuition Service of the Year 2023
Best EdTech 2022
Governors Recital Prize (Piano) 1990 and1991
John Ireland Prize (piano)
Piano Duet Prize
Ian D Watt Award (piano)
Chopin Prize (piano)
Meteor EdTech 2017-current
CEO and creator of safe, two factor authenticated video conferencing for children,
with additional buttons for teaching. An Educational competitor of Zoom, Teams.
MD of Songbyrds Choir
MD of Act2Act Theatre Company
Collaborative Pianist/Accompanist
Chamber Musician
Ceilidh Musician and Coaller
Head of Music
Principal, Vivace Music School, Pinner 2008-2013
Fast track music school for students to achieve Grade 8 by age 11 and diplomas by
age 14.
West London Academy 2007-2008
Assistant Principal I/c sixth form
Churchmead C of E School (VA) 2002-2007
Assistant Headteacher, Head of 6th form.
Harlington Community School 1996-2002
Head of Music, Head of Year, Head of 6th form.
Other roles
Self employed pianist and opera singer (Equity),
Stunt woman and body double for Rachel Weisz (Hollywood),
Hotel pianist at numerous 5star resorts, many TV and radio appearances,
Adrianna Piano Trio- toured UK and abroad.
EDUCATION
Emse NPQH 2004
Strathclyde University 1993/94 PGCE
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 1992/93 PG Dipl Chamber Music
RCOS/Glasgow University 1988-1992 BA (Hons) Performance 2:1
Napier University 1996-1988 ALCM, LLCM, LGSM in piano and voice.
SKILLS/TRAINING
Safeguarding training (updated 31st October 2023)
Midas Minibus test (2016)
First Aid Certificate (2016)
Represented Uk in Japan 2007 , sponsored by Hitachi
Represented NCSL Italy 2007
AWARDS:
Online Tuition Service of the Year 2023
Best EdTech 2022
Governors Recital Prize (Piano) 1990 and1991
John Ireland Prize (piano)
Piano Duet Prize
Ian D Watt Award (piano)
Chopin Prize (piano)
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