Sharon King

Sharon has always had a love of music especially jazz.  She started her musical journey a bit later in life, after her dad bought her an alto sax for her 21st birthday. At that time she was based in the UK, and had lessons at the Trinity college of London with Aubury Frank, as well as private tuition with Claire Williams.  Sharon continued music lessons with Murray Johnson and Ruth Armstrong here in New Zealand, and is very grateful for all who have taught her.  Her only regret is that she didn't take it up sooner!

Sharon is a trained hairdresser, but has always felt this wasn't her true vocation. When she realised she could no longer continue in this field, she pursued her passion in the arts and studied art and advanced craft design at the Waikato Institute of Technology, majoring in textiles.

Since then Sharon has produced paintings and fibre art pieces. Her work can be viewed online at www.artinshazzking.co.nz.  Sharon also works part time for Healthcare New Zealand as a support worker.

Musical highlights include playing clarinet in Waikato Symphonic Band (5 years) and Art Gecko (2 years).  Sharon joined the Hamilton Community of Music in 2011 to resume her alto sax playing, which, by then, she hadn't played in over ten years.  After enjoying being a member of the Hamilton Big Band for many years Sharon is currently pursuing her other artistic talents but stays in touch with us.