When and where was your first experience of music / singing?

I feel extremely lucky that my extended family love music and it’s a big part of our lives. Some of my earliest memories of music and singing are of 20+ of us gathered around a piano, guitar or even cello late at night after someone’s birthday party – my grandparents singing It Feels Like Home To Me will never get old, and music is a hugely nostalgic part of my childhood. In terms of choral singing, I vividly remember attending a Rodolfus Junior Choral Course aged 13 or 14 on the recommendation of my cousins, and upon turning up was asked whether I sang Alto or Soprano. I had never even heard of those words before (thankfully someone quickly explained it), but within an hour we were singing Haydn’s Nelson Mass and my life’s not been the same since!

Where did you grow up? Did you have access to classical music?

I grew up In South-West London and was lucky to have a brilliant local music service that introduced me to my first orchestral instrument (the viola) through an Instrumental Programme at my primary school. I’d played the recorder and piano before but loved the experience of playing in an ensemble, and have fond memories of various local performances and workshops in early years.

What has been your most memorable performance so far?

I run a 6-part vocal ensemble with my friends in Liverpool called the Hope Street Consort, and we have been performing together for a little over a year. Being involved in every aspect of the performances, from planning and programming to advertising (and of course the singing!) has been such an exciting experience and we’ve performed in some amazing places including churches, theatres, and both of Liverpool’s Cathedrals. But probably the most memorable was our first concert in June 2024, surrounded by supportive colleagues and family, singing music spanning 500 years in a little coffee shop with my friends.

Another memorable performance of mine was at Barnes Music Festival In 2021, before I had decided to follow music as a degree and career path, which was a modern retelling of Holst’s opera Sāvitri in collaboration with local South Asian musicians and dancers. This was unlike any project I’d been involved with before, and the opportunity to work with musicians and artist from different backgrounds and musical traditions was really exciting.

What would your dream performance be?

I’ve had limited opportunities to perform with orchestras as most of my singing is in a sacred context so often with organ or piano, or a cappella with my consort. There are so many iconic venues across the country that would be a dream to sing in, but being part of the BBC Proms is up there for me! My uncle plays cello in the BBC Symphony Orchestra and I’ve loved watching him play in the Proms growing up, so it would be a real full circle moment.

What are you looking forward to with Genesis Sixteen?

I can’t wait to make high quality music with other young professionals who love it just as much as I do. Through University I sing with their Chamber Choir and I love my work as a lay clerk at the Metropolitan Cathedral, but rarely get the opportunity to fine tune the music-making in an ensemble setting to the level we will. I’m also super excited to meet everyone and get to know the other participants.

Outside of singing, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I find cooking really relaxing, so if I ever get a spare minute I’ll usually be making something extravagant for dinner, or baking a cake/focaccia. Between university, work and singing that’s all I’ve really got time for, though I love creating social media content for my musical projects in my spare time too.

Are you still in education? 

I’m still doing my Undergraduate at the University of Liverpool, now studying Music, and am due to graduate in 2026. Alongside this I work part time for the National Schools’ Singing Programme in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, teaching curriculum music in Primary Schools through singing. I find this extremely rewarding – it’s the perfect mix of teaching musical concepts like rhythm reading and dynamics, alongside organising exciting performance opportunities for the students.

Outside of performances with Genesis Sixteen, have you got any concerts coming up?

I’m organising a consort tour to Bradford, Leeds and Ripon in August [2025], and beyond that we’ve got a few performances coming up in the 2025-26 season in Liverpool and the North-West. In terms of solo singing I’ll have my final recital for University in May 2026 which I look forward to programming in the near future!

Any fun facts about you?!

I originally moved to Liverpool to pursue a degree in Veterinary Science, which I did for a year in 2022 before transferring over to the BA Music course – quite a switch! I’ve always loved singing and making music but had never considered I would do it as a career, as being a vet had been my dream for many years (not to mention all the summers spent on farms and in animal hospitals). Working in primary music education before starting my vet degree made me realise it was a passion I just couldn’t leave behind, and I’ve loved every minute of it so far.