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Who We Are

Gillian Keith - Choir Leader
Gillian Keith is a professional singer who has lived in Walthamstow since 2005. She has performed all over the world as an opera, concert and recital artist. Her enthusiasm for sharing music with young people stems from her own experience in children's and youth choirs. She has been teaching, leading, and guiding students and amateur musicians throughout her career, and wants children in Walthamstow to have an opportunity to expand their horizons through music. www.gilliankeithsoprano.com

Tom Randle - Choir Leader
Tom Randle is a professional singer and composer who has lived in Walthamstow since 2007. His performance career spans four decades and has seen him sing across the globe in operas, concerts, films and recordings. His charismatic and energetic approach to sharing his musical ideas has inspired colleagues, students and amateur musicians alike, and he brings invaluable theatrical experience to his leadership of E17 Young Singers. www.tomrandlecomposer.com

Averil Watan & Mark Watan - St Barnabas Support

As Parish Safeguarding Officer and Churchwarden for St Barnabas, Averil makes the safety and wellbeing of our Young Singers a priority. Mark Watan has been leading both adults and children in music at St Barnabas Church for many years and has taken a strong leadership role in its musical programme. A talented guitar player and singer, Mark brings musical experience and a genuine care for young people in our community to E17 Young Singers.

Christine Grieg - Choir Accompanist

Walthamstow Resident, Performer and Teacher

Email us:  e17youngsingers@gmail.com 

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St Barnabas Church

A choir needs a space to rehearse... Our partnership with St Barnabas Church provides us with an inspiring, safe environment to create beautiful music. The support of St Barnabas is an integral part of this community venture. 

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Safety

We want to provide a nurturing and safe space for the children to thrive. As a community choir group we take the safeguarding of children seriously.  Our Choir Leaders, Choir Assistant and Choir Administrator are all DBS Checked and have undergone the required safeguarding training for their roles within this organisation. Parents and carers are welcome and encouraged to be in the church while the rehearsal is in session.
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