Location

Devon: Plymouth Community Choir, Dartmoor Harmony in Chagford and Riversong in Bovey Tracey.

Specialisms

I currently run three community choirs open to all, and a small harmony group.

Additional information

I have been running Riversong for six years and now have experience running two other community choirs, Rowcroft Hospice choir – now handed over – and Plymouth Community Choir. I am currently holding Dartmoor Harmony for Bee Denning. My choirs are warm and welcoming, whether you are an experienced singer or new to choirs.

Our repertoire is varied, with everything from simple jazzy rounds to full-bodied folk songs from around the world. We occasionally sing popular songs, but I mainly teach material written for or arranged specially for natural voice choirs as these are so rich and varied. I teach songs in harmony, and find that even the most inexperienced singer can hold a harmony part when supported by others. This is the joy of singing together in groups. I can often provide a more challenging part for the confident singers, whether a solo or a more tricky additional harmony. This keeps everyone interested and provides a challenge for those who want it.

I’ve recently started a small harmony group to pursue my passion for folk music and we’re already singing for friends in the pub after morris dancing practice!

Choirs are held during term time, with breaks which roughly follow the school terms. I usually continue through autumn and spring half terms.