MA Voice Pedagogy student Cat Ogden starts teaching role at The Hammond
Friday 9th February 2024
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We are delighted to report that current MA Voice Pedagogy student Cat Ogden has recently started a new role as a singing teacher at The Hammond in Chester, Cheshire. “It feels like the start of a very exciting journey with teaching the voice!” she said.
The Hammond is a specialist performing arts institution offering training and education to students across school, college and degree courses. It aims to ‘inspire, nurture and educate the next generation of performers by fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, storytelling, and innovation’.
Congratulations, Cat!
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