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Dec 8, 20203 min read
The Musicians behind the doors: Rosa Ullman is in the mood for Christmas!
London based Rosa is a freelance keyboard player and composer, who lives with her freelance videographer fiancé and her lovely four year...


Dec 2, 20204 min read
Behind the advent calendar doors: Verity Quade
Verity Quade studied as a singer at Trinity College of Music swapping between jazz and classical voice, "ending with a final recital that...


Dec 1, 20204 min read
Meet the Musicians behind the advent calendar doors: Abi Gilchrist - Vocalist (and much more!)
Abi Gilchrist is a vocalist, voice over artist and choir director. She started her career as a classical soprano at the Guildhall School...


Dec 1, 20202 min read
Star of December 1st: Caroline Tyler - Pianist
Concert pianist and arranger of the beautiful version of Silent Night performed on the first day on the advent calendar, Caroline Tyler...


Nov 30, 20204 min read
Meet the Musicians: Bertie Anderson Haggart talks the upsides of lockdown.
Bertie Anderson Haggart is a viola player, singer and composer based in North Norfolk. Family life balances with an exciting musical...


Nov 30, 20202 min read
Meet the Musicians behind the Calendar: Margit van der Zwan - Cellist
Multi-faceted artist Margit van der Zwan is a cellist, actor-musician, artist and children's book creator is based in Clitheroe. "I work...


Nov 30, 20204 min read
Meet the Musicians: Stefanie Kemball-Read - Soprano
Dramatic coloratura soprano Stefanie trained at Trinity College of Music, London. Having initially trained as a banker in the City of...


Nov 28, 20205 min read
Meet the Advent Calendar Musicians: Ros Hanson-Laurent - Viola
Ros Hanson-Laurent from Brighton is a freelance viola player. She trained at the Royal Northern College of Music before working as a...


Nov 27, 20203 min read
Meet the Musicians: Faye Deane
Multi-Instrumentalist Faye is a truly versatile musician. Originally a classically trained clarinettist, Faye has performed with a ...


Nov 26, 20202 min read
Meet the Musicians Behind the Calendar Doors: Faye Eldret - Soprano
Faye Eldret from Salisbury is a professional Soprano working as a soloist with choral societies as well as teaching in schools and...


Nov 25, 20202 min read
Behind the Musical Advent Calendar: Rosalind O'Dowd, Opera Singer
Rosalind O’Dowd is a freelance opera singer and music teacher from London, but during the first lockdown this year, she and her family...


Nov 23, 20202 min read
Behind the Musical Advent Calendar: Jo Withers, French Horn
Jo shares how lockdown was tough after getting back into the flow of freelancing, plus a cryptic clue for the calendar!


Nov 20, 20203 min read
Behind the Musical Advent Calendar: Joanne Davies, Violinist
Joanne's calendar offering is of two traditional carols. "The first is definitely one of my favourites. For me it epitomises the Christmas"


Nov 18, 20203 min read
Behind the Musical Advent Calendar: Lucy Melvin, Violinist
Member of the Callia Quartet Lucy is a violinist who's got some exciting plans in the pipeline once we're allowed to perform again...


Nov 17, 20201 min read
Never work with children or animals
A quick video to demonstrate the challenges of recording at home with children... Being a mum and a musician doesn't always go hand in hand.


Nov 14, 20202 min read
Meet the Musicians behind the Advent Calendar: Paula Downes
We are so happy to introduce the accomplished Soprano Paula Downes for our musical advent calendar. Paula's performance in the calendar...


Nov 13, 20201 min read
Peek Behind the Advent Calendar Door for Music Makers of All Ages
Holly shares a little preview into what she'll be sharing on the advent calendar


Nov 13, 20202 min read
Meet the Musicians behind the Advent Calendar: Helen Styles & Family
Helen Styles is a Suzuki violin and viola teacher, a choral conductor and the Musical Director of four choirs. Helen also runs the...
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