GOT 2 SING® LIMITED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Castle Donington Leader
- Choir Leader for Lichfield and Castle Donington
- Lichfield Leader
Having always had a passion for singing from a young age, Amanda achieved her Diploma in Singing Performance from Trinity College London at 17 before starting her music degree at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in Vocal and Operatic Performance.
Growing up, Amanda was a dedicated member of ‘Voices - The City of Derby Girls' Choir' for many years, touring across Europe and singing in some of the worlds most renowned venues including Notre Dame, Cologne Cathedral, Florence Cathedral, St Vitus Cathedral and York Minster. Within the choir they would enjoy singing anything from Monteverdi to Michael Bublé!
During her time at The Conservatoire, Amanda enjoyed being a part of the choruses and playing roles within the seasonal operas and opera scenes, working alongside various acclaimed musical directors and singers. Now, Amanda is part of local Derbyshire & Nottingham Operatic Societies, who regularly perform productions at Derby Theatre, Buxton Opera House and Harrogate Theatre.
Despite having a keen interest in the classical voice, Amanda is just as enthusiastic about contemporary and popular music. She also has a love for jazz and has sung with local jazz ensembles and big bands. She teaches singing privately in the Music Studio at her home in Castle Donington.
Amanda is incredibly excited to be a part of the fantastic team at Got 2 Sing Choir and feels very privileged to be working alongside such an amazing team of leaders! She loves sharing musical experiences, journeys, and adventures with her choirs every term.
Job Titles:
- Creative Director
- Founder
- Wolverhampton Leader
Job Titles:
- Bromsgrove Leader
- Redditch Leader
- Social Media Rockstar & Choir Leader for Wolverhampton, Redditch & Bromsgrove
Job Titles:
- Cheltenham Leader
- Choir Leader for Cheltenham, Hereford & Worcester
- Training Team, Choir Leader for Cheltenham, Hereford, Worcester Choirs
- Worcester Leader
Having sung professionally for more than 18 years, Cathy brings a wealth of performance and teaching experience to Got 2 Sing Choir, together with a wonderful passion for combining great technique with great performance. She began her singing journey at the age of 14, singing solo on the Birmingham Symphony Hall stage with Eric Troyer (ELO)!
With a BA Honours degree in Theatre and Performing Arts, and professional training in the field of Contemporary Vocals, Cathy has considerable experience teaching singing and performance skills. Cathy runs a busy private teaching studio in Herefordshire and is also a tutor for The Voice College (an industry-standard training academy online), in addition to the four adult Got 2 Sing choirs she runs weekly. She really does love everything to do with singing! Cathy loves helping people to find their true voice, sing with passion and have a jolly good time expressing themselves.
Cathy says "Got 2 Sing Choir is the highlight of my week, and to be able to lead four choirs is such an honour. Singing brings people together and, as an all-inclusive, informative, uplifting choir, Got 2 Sing Choir brings out the best in people (including us leaders!). With great songs, wonderful members and fantastic performance (and social) opportunities, I am proud to be part of the fabulous Got 2 Sing Team!"
Job Titles:
- Choir Leader for Bridgnorth and Stourbridge Day
- Vocal Coach
Charlie has worked as a Vocal Coach and Performing Arts Teacher since gaining her first degree. Her pupils have gone onto great heights and many are now working performers in the West End, signed to record labels or in TV roles. Charlie has led choirs to award winning success, as well as leading community choirs. She is passionate about the power of singing in a group and its therapeutic qualities.
Charlie has been singing since she could! She studied singing at university and has a BA Hons degree and Grade 8. She has many vocal career highlights such as supporting Feeder on tour and performing as part of the Reunion Tour (featuring artists such as 5ive, White Lace, Atomic Kitten). Having performed across the world and at some beautiful venues, Charlie now concentrates on her teaching career but does still sing professionally at corporate functions and events that excite her!
"There is no greater feeling than setting your voice free with others (and I'm passionate about nurturing singers of all abilities in order for them to enjoy this feeling with me!) I feel honoured that I get to bring my knowledge, experience and training, with energy and enthusiasm, to members. I am very excited about my new role as part of the Got 2 Sing team."
Job Titles:
- Bewdley Leader
- Creative and Development Partner, Choir Leader for Bewdley & Stourbridge
Having taught singing for over 17 years, Charlotte brings her experience and energy to Got 2 Sing alongside her contagious enthusiasm for music.
Charlotte has had a passion for singing from a very early age. In fact she has been told that she could sing before she could talk!
Since childhood, Charlotte has been involved in choir groups and started teaching singing in local stage schools and privately when she was 18 years old. Since then, she has gained a BA Honours degree in teaching and has co-ordinated music in several schools. Charlotte has significant experience in leading choirs and has enjoyed taking groups to exciting venues such as the London O2 Arena and events such as the Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition. Charlotte says: "Performing live is thrilling and the feeling you get when you give it your all in front of an audience is unbeatable!"
In addition to teaching, Charlotte is also part of a successful covers band and enjoys getting audiences dancing and singing their hearts out in a range of venues around the Midlands.
"I am so excited to be apart of Got 2 Sing Choir. The songs that we sing are fun and uplifting and I can't wait each week to get stuck into them with the choir. It really is the highlight of my week!"
Job Titles:
- PR & Marketing Co - Ordinator
Denise describes herself as a crazy creative! She's dedicated to defining and expressing the essence of the Got 2 Sing Choir brand. She creates, designs and delivers branded content across all of Got 2 Sing Choir's marketing channels - from social media and our website, through to advertising and promotional campaigns. Writing skills and creativity are tools of the trade and Denise loves nothing more than creating vibrant, engaging material.
Jane plays a huge part in supporting and helping shape Got 2 Sing Choir - how we work, what we stand for and our future plans and dreams.
Jane continues to ensure that everything behind the scenes is running smoothly and efficiently. Anything from administration to membership support, or, more importantly, providing the cake at team music days! Jane is an integral part of the Got 2 Sing Team.
"I am so very proud of how we have grown and developed and, with a strong team behind us, I look forward to many more years of spreading the joy of Got 2 Sing Choir."
Jim's first experience of Got 2 Sing Choir was when he had an invitation from Beth to attend a Symphony Hall performance back in 2015. Little did he know that the invitation would lead to a change of career path!
Jim became part of the family back in 2017 and has played a pivotal role in developing the choirs since that day.
Even though Got 2 Sing Choir has already come a long way, Jim is now leading the business into a new chapter.
Jim brings a wealth of experience in business management, marketing and operations, having worked for several blue-chip companies world-wide, spanning 15 very successful years.
"I'm proud to have been alongside Beth watching her and the team go from strength to strength over the last few years. This role now marks the start of a new chapter, where I can help bring a clear vision and enable the brand to flourish and get the recognition we all know it deserves."
Job Titles:
- Choir Leader for Sutton Coldfield
Job Titles:
- Choir Leader for Harbonre & Solihull
- Choir Leader for Harborne & Solihull
- Solihull Leader
Nick lives, eats and breathes music! He has emersed himself in it from a young age and starting gigging when he was just 14 years old. Since then, he has kept himself extremely busy, working in primary schools as a specialist music teacher and Director of Music, leading bands, session playing as well as piano and singing tutoring.
Nick also has a passion for performing and he can be found most weekends gigging with a big band, belting out Rat Pack classics from artists such as Frank Sinatra.
If that wasn't enough, Nick is also a British Ballroom and Latin American dance champion!
He is delighted to be a part of the Got 2 Sing Choir team and can't wait to share his love of music-making with everyone.
Job Titles:
- Choir Leader for Shrewsbury & Telford
Job Titles:
- Creative Partner, Training Team & Choir Leader for Youth Choir and Online Choir