Charlie currently teaches at Hockerill College in Hertfordshire where he also directs the Jazz Orchestra. He has been a guest director for the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Orchestra and runs big band and jazz ensemble workshops in schools. He works for summer schools and has co-led workshops with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and at the Royal Albert Hall. He also produced and presented the first ever Cheltenham Jazz Festival Concert for Schools in 2017. 

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During lockdown, Charlie was asked by the Royal Albert Hall to broadcast a 30 minute 'Jazz for Kids' programme as part of the Royal Albert Home series. He performed some jazz standards and original compositions inspired by artwork by Jessica Efezeybek (@jessicazhouartist). 

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Charlie also does one-off day visits to schools nationwide and gives specialist coaching to their big bands and jazz ensembles. He will put together a team of musicians who will play in the sections and help the students deliver a great concert to finish the day. There are some photos of a recent visit to Bloxham School below.