I sang as part of a rent-a-choir
My interest in music came from family and school. My mother was a Trinity College London graduate and a school teacher – so I grew up in a musical environment. My dad was a civil engineer buy loved music as well. I sang in the choir at Maidenhead Grammar School and after a year, the then Musical Director was replaced by Richard Hickox [celebrated conductor of choral, orchestral and operatic music]. I started working in science subjects and I stopped singing until I went to university in London and started in the choir straight away and I’ve been singing ever since.
I sang with the Royston Choral Society many years ago as part of a rent-a-choir when Richard Prince was director. We’ve moved from Sawston to Royston so, while my wife and I still sing in Cambridge, we like to participate here as well.
I’m enjoying the approach of Andrew (as a singer) and Jonathan, our accompanist, who can also take rehearsals – we’re very lucky to have them both.
I last sang the Brahms German Requiem in 2017 and still remember the work! Singing is relaxation and something completely different from my past day-job. I’m retired now but always made a point of attending Monday rehearsals in Cambridge when I was in paid employment.