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MA Voice Pedagogy Alumna Develops UK's First Widows Choir

Thursday 7th December 2023

We are so proud that MA Voice Pedagogy Alumna Sophie Garner has collaborated with UK widow coach Karen SuttonĀ set up the UK's first Widows Choir, and we are thrilled to share this incredible video of the choir in action!

On her website, Sophie mentions that it is 'an emotional experience and a privilege to hold space for such an incredible group of women.'
To read more about Sophie's inspiring work please click here.

Sophie Garner

Having started her professional career with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (1991-1992 Maggie May and Amphibias Spangulatos), a determination...


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