Location
Taunton
Taunton
Community choirs, singing walks, voice camps. Vocal Health First Aid & Vocal Massage qualified
I run community choirs in the heart of Somerset. I come from a theatre background, having trained in London and New York as an actor, and worked as an actor for many years. I am also a classically trained soprano and sing with Rolling Harmony vocal group based in Bath.
I have always loved singing and feel very lucky to be able to share what I love. I joined a community choir myself at a time in my life when things felt uncertain and, although I had been involved in music all my life, it was then that I discovered the power of singing together in a group, unaccompanied, for the pure joy and fun of it, and how transforming that can be. I completed my Natural Voice Practitioner training in 2016 with Frankie Armstrong, Sarah Harman and Darien Pritchard.
In the last few years I have been delighted to be working with Somerset Wildlife Trust, Blackdown and Quantock AONBs and Somerset Health and Wellbeing Network running singing walks in the beautiful Somerset countryside, and running outdoor voice workshops for people who are experiencing stress or trauma, and specialised workshops for adults with profound and severe learning difficulties. I also run residential Women’s Voice Camps in Sweden with fellow singer Kajsa Norrby at The Långrådna Culture Centre, Valdemarsvik, Sweden.
Vocal health and singing for wellbeing is something I am really passionate about. I, myself, have congenital lung issues, so I know how valuable singing for lung health, as well as our general wellbeing, can be. I did my Singing for Lung Health training in London before lockdown and more recently in 2023 I completed the Vocal Health First Aid Practitioners Certificate training with Vocal Health Education. And in 2024 I trained with Stephen King at The Voice Care Centre, Devon, to qualify as a Vocal Massage Therapist and completed The Estill Voice Training Level 1 & 2 with Charlotte Xerri at Mountview Theatre School, London.
Blackdown Community Choir is a fun and friendly community choir in the heart of the town of Wellington. We are a non-audition choir, we meet for the pleasure and joy of singing together in 4 part harmony. It is well-suited to people who have never sung before and can’t read music, as well as regular or more experienced singers who are looking to sing an exciting range of songs in a relaxed atmosphere.
Thursday evenings 7:30 - 9:15pm
Weekly Wednesday evening choir at the Brewhouse Theatre. Discover the joy of singing in harmony with our friendly and inclusive community choir.
Become a part of the Brewhouse Theatre musical family and connect with like-minded people who share your passion for singing. All welcome including nervous singers and those ‘returning to their voices’. No need to read music, all taught aurally.
Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8pm
Moor Harmony is a well established community choir, meeting in the beautiful village of Wootton Courtenay in Exmoor National Park. The choir was set up by residents of the village over 14 years ago.
We sing songs from around the world in a variety of different styles.
We are always delighted to welcome new members, so please come and join us for a free taster session.
Monday afternoons 1-2pm
Start your week with a wonderful Monday morning sing. Our Monday morning drop-in choir is for anyone who wants to sing. We sing seasonal and uplifting songs, learning by ear.
We meet in West Bagborough Village Hall and tea, coffee and biscuits are provided in the break.
We perform with our sister choirs occasionally and all singers are invited to join the annual Voice of The People Choir tour. This October we are looking forward to going to Czech Republic to sing with a local choir in Uherske Hradiste and Prague.
Monday mornings 10 - 11:30am
A weekly fun and friendly community choir run on Wednesday mornings in Wellington.
Everyone is welcome, no need to read music and all songs are taught by ear.
Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
We are always delighted to welcome new members, so please come and join us for a free taster session.
Wednesday mornings, 10 - 11:30am
