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Bernice Musu` Portelli is a professional Maltese musician with extensive experience in violin performance spanning 20 years. Her passion for music began at a young age, driving her to pursue diverse musical endeavors.

As a performer, Bernice has showcased her talent at various events, ranging from weddings to prestigious platforms such as the Malta Eurovision Song Contest. She has notably collaborated with distinguished ensembles like the String Quartet In Hillon and prominent orchestras including the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra. Her career highlights include participation in a video recording alongside Andrea Bocelli, the renowned Italian tenor, accompanied by the Mediterranean Orchestra. Additionally, Bernice has dedicated herself to enriching the lives of elderly residents, particularly those in dementia wards, through musical engagements in retirement homes.

Beyond performance, Bernice is deeply committed to music education. She firmly believes in the transformative power of music and its positive impact on daily life. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusivity, catering to students of all ages and abilities, including those with learning challenges such as Dyslexia and Autism. Her patient and dedicated approach ensures that her music lessons are accessible and beneficial to all learners.

Bernice holds significant qualifications in music, including a Licentiate Diploma in the Theory of Music and an Associate Diploma in Music Performance, both from Trinity College London, as well as a Diploma in the Theory of Music from the London College of Music. Recently, she was accepted as an accredited member of the Music Teachers' Association of New South Wales. She actively contributes her musical talents to several Australian orchestras, including the Australian Christian Orchestra, Ryde Hunters Hill Symphony Orchestra, Lake Macquarie Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Symphony Central Coast.​

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Bernice is available at MusicWorks on Wednesday