Over the last 10 years Choir Leading has gradually become a large and joyful part of my work. I specialise in non-auditioned community choirs, working with different groups of often very mixed ability and experience levels and helping them achieve their best restful - with laughter, connection and building confidence along the way.

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A community choir is about SO MUCH more than just the singing. For example, joining a choir might help you:

 

- find a social network and build a sense of local community

- experience joy, challenge, fun, teamwork and feeling of achievement

- feel empowered to explore your voice and really let your full and real sound out to play

- grow your confidence

- enhance your physical and mental wellbeing

- improve memory and look after your brain

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Currently I lead multiple community choirs, all with slightly different membership criteria, and for all of whom inclusivity, a non-judgemental safe space, social connection, and degrees of challenge, fun and achievement are important. 

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Palace Acappella

I co-founded Palace Acappella with friend Laura Stevens in Crystal Palace in 2019.  As the name suggests we are primarily an a cappella choir for South East Londoners. Social connection is important for us and we have regular opportunities to socialise. We also perform locally a lot and love connecting with local traders, groups and events.

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Crib Notes Choir

Crib Notes Choir is a series of friendly, non-auditioned choir clubs designed for parents - particularly those  with young children. No singing experience is required and you are welcome to bring your little ones with you!​ We have established clubs in Balham, Beckenham and Crystal Palace, and our Wimbledon clubs opened in January 2025!

 

Directed by myself with fellow singer and mum of 2 Louise Eekelaar, the aims are very much around wellbeing, social connection and doing something good for YOU. We sing a variety of music - no nursery rhymes!

 

Landmark Arts Centre 

I currently run 2 choirs at the Landmark Arts Centre - ManSong and the Lunchtime Singing Club. ​

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ManSong is an inclusive male voice choir, open to any man who wants to experience the joy and power of singing. We are non-auditioned, everything is taught by ear, and we offer taster sessions with no strings attached. Our repertoire spans a wide range of global genres and we perform regularly both in Teddington and further afield. 

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The Lunchtime Singing Club is a relaxed, informal choir open to anyone who wants to sing! Ideal for those exploring their voice, joining a choir for the first time, or returning after a break, this club offers a friendly environment for making music together. No auditions or music-reading skills required—just come ready to jump in! 

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Encore

Having worked with this gorgeous choir at various times over the last few years, I am delighted to be taking over as Musical Director of Encore from the end of February 2025. This friendly daytime choir is based in Surbiton, all ability and experience levels welcome, no auditions, and rehearsals include tea, cake and social time!

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Previous choirs have included workplace choirs for the Globe Theatre and Tate Modern, Standard Chartered Bank, A+E TV and CNWL NHS Trust. 

I have also run one-off and cover choir sessions for The Guardian, Channel 4 and Bromley Well, among others, and am the official Deputy Choir Leader for the Mind and Soul Choir.