A fter graduating in 1996, Helina performed with several freelance orchestras across Wales and the South West playing classical music.

For many years, music played a lesser role in Helina's life. She returned to music full-time in 2006 and has succesfully re-established herself as a teacher, performer and music arranger, performing as a session player in concerts, on television and at festivals with Welsh artists such as Ryland Teifi and Bethan Nia. Bands she has performed with this year include Welsh folk groups Ffynnon and Allan yn y Fan. Helina's quartet, the Cambria String Quartet, also keeps her busy, especially over the summer months during the height of the wedding season!

Over the past year, Helina has worked for Music in Hospitals, a charity organisation who employ professional musicians to give concerts at various hospitals, hospices and elderly care homes across Wales and South West England. Helina and Bethan Nia perform together during these engagements.

She has arranged music and provided players for string work in studios and for the media as well as in weddings and corporate functions.

Should you be interested in contacting Helina regarding further work, please e-mail:
helina@helinarees.co.uk or telephone 07969 549 693.