Choir Leader, Singer, Vocal Coach, Accompanist
Based on the Suffolk/Essex border
Sing&Go!: Singing for fun. No pressure, just a good sing! Well-known songs, sung from wordsheets. Weekly sessions in Stoke by Nayland, or stand-alone workshops - either for existing singing groups, or groups of people who just want to try something different!
Colchester Sing to Beat Parkinsons: a fortnightly singing group for people with Parkinson's in the Colchester area.
Solo Singer: Available for weddings, funerals, concerts and special events. I sing classical favourites, folk songs, hymns, show songs - whatever is most suitable for the occasion. More information here.
Teaching/Vocal Coach: I teach singing, piano and general musicianship for all ages. More information here.
Schools: There are many ways I can help increase singing in your school by:
- Working with teachers directly together with pupils.
- PD workshops for teachers to build confidence and give song ideas
- Prepare classes or choirs for special occasions
- Lead or accompany choirs on a regular basis
Contact me for more information.
Accompanying I am an experienced repetiteur (choir accompanist) and exam accompanist and am available for regular or one-off bookings for:
- ABRSM/Trinity grade exams and aural tests to grade VIII
- GCSE music performances
- Choir rehearsals
- Playing for weddings, funerals and other events.
Choirs: In addition to the groups I run myself, I also direct two choirs - Nayland Choir and Vocal Zones, and a singing group for peeople who are visually impaired - the Unscene Singers.
Outside music, I spent many years working in public health, and have an MSc in research for public policy and practice. I now undertake project work, particuarly independent evaluations in healthcare. Contact me for more details of my experience or go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bishton/
Necessary things: I am a member of the ISM, have public liability insurance and a full (portable) DBS.
And a piano keyboard that I can bring with me!
Find me on YouTube
Why Sing? Well it's fun (or it should be)!