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What sort of songs do you enjoy singing? I like singing a range of songs – from folk songs, to shanties, rock and roll and ballads to tracks from musical theatre. |
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Have you been in a choir before? The last time I was a member of a choir was when I was at college. |
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Do you know what voice part you are? Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto, Contralto? [It doesn’t matter if you don’t know – we can place you where you feel most comfortable] I was a soprano but am now more of an alto / contralto |
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Can you read music? [This is not a requirement of the choir, so don’t worry if you can’t] Yes, I can read music |
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Do you have a musical background at all? Do you play any instruments? Belong to any musical theatre groups etc? I started playing the piano when I was 5 and throughout my youth learnt to play the recorder (!), guitar, clarinet, violin and viola. I started accompanying musical theatre groups in 1990 and since then have accompanied and led various pantomime groups, and musical theatre groups. I have been involved in choirs since 2014 when I took on the role of accompanist to the Chelmsford Male Voice Choir, becoming their Musical Director in January 2025. I also lead Great Waltham Village Choir, Braintree Make Voice Choir and am the Musical Director for The Players Theatre Group in Southend. I also play in a swing band – slowly learning jazz chords. |
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Anything else you wish to share? The first year with Braintree Voices was very enjoyable and we were able to join Aled Jones on stage, and also Andrew Bourn as part of his Born to Swing show. We have also sung at care homes and Chelmsford City racecourse. We have been involved with joint concerts with Braintree Male Voice Choir, Chelmsford Male Voice Choir and Great Waltham Village Choir. A very busy year. I am looking forward to presenting our first concert led by Braintree Voices in December 2026, as part of the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary’s Church, Bocking.
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