Pauline Alston studied at the Royal Northern College of Music gaining a G.R.S.M. in both piano and viola; A.R.M.C.M. Teacher's Diploma in both instruments and A.R.M.C.M. Performer's Diploma with Distinction in piano.

Following this Pauline joined the Hallé Orchestra as a viola player and then moved to Liverpool to join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. During her time as an orchestral string player she began to play orchestral keyboards and on relinquishing her post as No.4 viola player she became the first call keyboard player for the Orchestra. She is also the official audition accompanist for the Orchestra and Choir.

In 1986 she was appointed official accompanist to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir.In addition to teaching piano at Liverpool University Music Department and privately, Pauline gives regular chamber music concerts with her trio - the Florian Ensemble. In March 1993 she gave a solo piano recital in Milwaukee.

As a further educational responsibility, Pauline auditions and coaches the young person each year chosen as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Youth Choir Scholar.In May 2000 Pauline joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on a tour to the Prague Spring Festival.

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