MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Our speakers are all excelling in their fields, and volunteered their time to this project. Read on to learn more about them...
Eleanor Jarvis
Vocal Tutor, Choral Conductor, and Musical Director
Eleanor enjoys a varied career as a freelance vocal tutor, choral conductor, and musical director in Sheffield and Manchester. She is the Director of Music for the Steel City Choristers, teaches vocal studies at Sheffield College, delivers singing workshops in primary schools with Pimlico Opera and is Director of Music of Sheffield Music Hub's Youth Voices Choir. As a freelance conductor, Eleanor has worked with ensembles such as the Sheffield Bach Choir, Hallé Ancoats Choir, NEW Voices, Meraki Choir, The Lindlow Singers, Crosby Capriol Singers and Semitone Singers, as well as Blackpool Symphony Orchestra.
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Rose Wilcox
Music Events and Entertainment Specialist
Rose works in a diverse range of roles in the events and entertainment industries. The Head of Programming at The Leadmill, Director of Music of Slambarz CIC, Chair of Trustees at Tracks/Sheffield Music School as well as taking on roles within Classical Sheffield and Festival Republic, Rose enjoys being able to contribute towards the execution of events and development of businesses that advocate for community and heritage.
Dr Sarah Watts
Low Clarinet Specialist and Director of Performance
Sarah is a low clarinet specialist and Director of Performance at the University of Sheffield. Sarah has performed in the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and is in demand as a solo and chamber musician. She has recorded numerous albums, and written several books and compositions for low clarinets. In 2016 she was made an Associate (ARAM) of the Royal Academy of Music, London for her achievements in the industry.
Lucy Revis
Charity Director, Musician, Mentor, and Creator
Lucy is an educator and musician. She is the current Director of Sheffield Music School and the transformative music project, TRACKS. She has a passion for creating equal and accessible paths to creativity and education as well as maintaining her own creative practices. Lucy has created an extensive portfolio leading projects in education, music, design, and beyond, and is able to create emotive and exciting projects that tell stories, reach new audiences, and engage communities.
