Jen graduated from Leeds College of Music (Leeds Conservatoire) with a 1st class Honours degree. She has been awarded numerous awards and scholarships, including the John Sheerer Prize for Woodwind, and the Arnold and Marjorie Ziff Concerto Award. Jen has studied under Rachel Holt, Clare Southworth, Wissam Boustany, and undertaken masterclasses with Trevor Wye and Peter Lloyd. Jen currently studies under Alena Walentin (international soloist, orchestral player and teacher at conservatoires around the world) and Luke O’Toole (Principal Flute at Opera North).
Jen has performed as a soloist internationally and at venues across the UK, including Buxton Opera House where she performed the Ibert Flute Concerto with orchestral backing. In addition to her performing career, Jen has over 15 years of teaching experience, with a particular interest in teaching students of grade 8 and above.
Jen is currently performing as a soloist at venues across England with renowned pianist Joanna Garcia. These include: St. Brides Church on Fleet Street, London; St. Paul's Church, Bedford; Lincoln and Worcester Cathedrals. Alongside her busy schedule, she is she is undertaking the highly-regarded MMus in Performance at the University of Leeds.
Events:
Date: 18th February 2025, 13:15
Location: Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, University of York
Details:
Programme: Doppler - Hungarian Pastoral Fantasy, Dutilleux - Sonatine, Massenet - Meditation, Khachaturian - Flute Concerto in D Minor (3rd Movement)
Free entry
Dementia Friendly Flute & Piano Recital
Date: 17th April 2025, 14:30
Location: St. Chads Church, York
Details:
Programme includes Doppler, Bach, Dutilleux, and Khachaturian
Free entry, admission at the door
Flute & Piano Recital with Jen Townsend & Joanna Garcia
Date: 17th April 2025, 14:30
Location: St. Chads Church, York
Details:
Programme: Doppler - Hungarian Pastoral Fantasy, Faure - Morceau de Concours, Dutilleux - Sonatine, Massenet - Meditation, Khachaturian - Flute Concerto in D Minor (3rd Movement)
Free entry, admission at the door
Flute & Piano Recital with Jen Townsend & Joanna Garcia
Date: 24th April 2025, 13:10
Location: Lincoln Cathedral
Details:
Programme: Doppler - Air Valaques, Bach - G Minor Sonata, Faure - Morceau de Concours, Dutilleux - Sonatine, Khachaturian - Flute Concerto 3rd Movement
Free entry
Flute & Piano Recital with Jen Townsend & Joanna Garcia
Date: 3rd May 2025, 11:00
Location: St. Peter's Church, Burnley
Details:
Programme: Doppler - Air Valaques, Bach - G Minor Sonata, Faure - Morceau de Concours, Dutilleux - Sonatine, Khachaturian - Flute Concerto 3rd Movement
£7 entry at the door
Flute & Piano Recital with Jen Townsend & Joanna Garcia
Date: 13th May 2025, 13:00
Location: St. Paul's Church, Bedford
Details:
Programme: Doppler - Air Valaques, Bach - G Minor Sonata, Faure - Morceau de Concours, Dutilleux - Sonatine, Massenet - Meditation, Khachaturian - Flute Concerto 3rd Movement
Free entry
Flute & Piano Recital with Jen Townsend & Joanna Garcia
Date: 11th July 2025, 13:15
Location: St. Brides Church, Fleet Street, London
Details:
Programme: Doppler - Air Valaques, Dutilleux - Sonatine, Massenet - Meditation, Khachaturian - Flute Concerto 3rd Movement
Free entry
Flute Recital with Jen Townsend
Date: 3rd September 2025, 12:15
Location: Christ Church, Harrogate
Details:
Programme: To be confirmed
Free entry
Flute Recital with Jen Townsend
Date: 18th September 2025, 12:15
Location: Worcester Cathedral
Details:
Programme: To be confirmed
Free entry
Jen Townsend Flute Recital
Date: 28th October 2025, 13:00
Location: Wakefield Cathedral
Details:
Programme: To be confirmed
Free entry
Flute Recital by Jen Townsend
Date: 15th January 2026, 13:00
Location: Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN
Details:
Programme: To be confirmed
£10 entry
Book via Otley Courthouse Website