Marie Ortinau

Marie Ortinau has a diverse work experience in the arts and education sector. Marie worked as a Creative Learning Manager (Schools) at Southbank Centre from 2018 to the present. Prior to that, they were a Freelance Arts Education Facilitator/Consultant since 2015. Marie also served as a Director at the London Oriana Choir Limited from 2021 to 2023 and as a Producer at the Academy for Impact through Music (AIM) in 2022, where they managed a large-scale residency program with international participants. Before that, they held positions such as Education Manager (Courses) at Southbank Centre, General Manager at English Pocket Opera Company, and Duty Manager at King's College London Cultural Institute. Marie also gained experience as a Duty Officer at Jackson's Lane, where they were responsible for venue safety and customer care, and as a Learning & Participation Intern at Spitalfields Music, where they managed various projects and supported event production. Marie started their career as a Training Manager and Renegade Tour Guide at Museum Hack.

Marie Ortinau has a broad education history in the field of arts and music education. In 2012, they obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from New York University. Marie further pursued their education by completing a Master's Degree in Education in Arts and Cultural Settings at King's College London in 2015. In 2011, they obtained a Level One Certification in Music Education from NYU Kodaly Institute. Marie also participated in a program at Third Street Music Settlement in 2014, focusing on creative strategies for early childhood music instruction. Additionally, they obtained a "Qualified Teacher" certification in Music K-12 from New York State in May 2012. There is no information available about the institution or year of completion for the Kodaly Level I certification.