Becky is a professional singer who has worked with major British Opera companies and performed widely across Europe, USA, Japan and Hong Kong.

Currently she teaches, conducts and researches. She is close to finishing her PhD at University College London, on the functionality of the mature female voice and the primary evidence collected during this study underpins her teaching methodology. She lectures and gives workshops on maintaining the functionality of the voice and she has a large voice studio in Kidlington specialising in teaching and rehabilitating the mature voice.

Her workshops on vocal technique teach the singer how to exercise the voice appropriately in order to keep it functioning effectively, and that the singer is both the musician and the instrument in one body. Both require effective training.

Becky is Chair of Education of the British Voice Association who promote vocal health and science, she is an adjudicator for the British and International Federation of adjudicators and she continues to perform regularly as a solo recitalist.

Singing is good for your health and self esteem, so keep singing regularly!

From youth orchestras and brass bands to 30,000 seater stadium tours in America with the band ‘BRONZ’. Shaun’s musical career started at the age of 6, at school he learned both the flugel and tenor horns to a level that took him to the National Brass Band final at the Royal Albert Hall London by the age of 10. At 18 he joined the Army as a musician, attended the Army school of music, and having – as the advert said – ‘ seen the world ‘ Completed his military career with 2 weeks in the Royal Tournament at London’s Earls Court playing a fanfare for the Queen.

In the early 80’s, as a founder member of the rock band ‘BRONZ’ who were one of the first British bands to feature heavily on the newly launched M.T.V. The first album ‘Taken by Storm ‘ written by Shaun, and two others In the band, they went on to achieve a very creditable and impressive top 100 position in the States and top 10 (rock chart) in the UK. The single ‘ Send down an Angel ‘ featured extensively on Radio 1 in the mid 80’s. Achieving no 8 in the U.K. Rock singles chart.

Despite the demise of the original line up founder member Shaun Kirkpatrick found himself in a very enviable position. With a top producer Max Norman (Ozzy Ozbourne’s producer) and full record company backing Shaun set out to completely re-define the sound of the band, and with a completely new line up record the bands second album.

“Carried By the Storm” is the official follow up to “Taken by Storm”. Recorded in London’s “Roundhouse” and “Power Plant” studios.

Shaun having worked and gained experience in many top studios around the world, with many top producers / engineers prior to setting up ‘THE KIRK’ (which was located in a converted 19th century chapel in the depths of Somerset), Shaun moved more into freelance production and engineering for independent bands and labels and has many respected and successful commercial releases to his credit.

Also working with such artistes as Van Morrison on the ‘ Enlightenment ‘ album, Huge Cornwell of the Stranglers on ” Footprints in the desert ” album, Scott Gorham of Thin Lizzy, and Phil Lanzon of Uriah Heep, to name but a few.

Shaun now has his own state-of-the-art digital studio – a room full of technical wizardry for professional music productions both in film and T.V., and being consistent with his musical roots, believes that playing live music is not only integral but crucial to staying in touch with the creative spark and, as a consequence, has his own band ‘THE TRUTH’ which continues to play throughout the UK.

It follows from so many years in the business that Shaun, who is both a member of the P.R.S. and M.C.P.S. and has a huge pool of professional musicians that can be called upon to enhance any project. whatever the demand.

Dorchester Abbey Education is happy to welcome groups of schoolchildren and adults to the Abbey to share the religious, spiritual, historical and architectural heritage that it offers and plan an individual programme or tour for each group. We also are a venue for a wide variety of art and cultural events from our own Dorchester Festival and the acclaimed John Piper and the Church exhibition to the annual English Music Festival.

We largely focus on educational visits and each educational visit to Dorchester Abbey will be tailored to the specific requirements of the teachers and to the age and ability of the pupils. Many aspects of Key Stage 1 and 2 can be covered singly or in combination as the Abbey offers considerable scope for cross-curricular studies, adding extra dimensions to the topics studied. Popular topics for study include: Baptism, Awe and Wonder, Pilgrimage, Colour, What is (in) a church?, Prayer, Architecture, Dissolution of the monasteries, Dorchester as a site of spiritual and religious significance for over 4000 years, Using historical evidence, Village Study, Dorchester as the cradle of Christianity in Saxon Wessex, Treasures of the Abbey - to name but a few. Subjects covered can be Maths, English and Drama, History, Geography, Science, RE, and Art and Design.

For Key Stage 3 and 4 the Abbey offers many opportunities to explore, experience and discuss themes from the History, RE and Citizenship programmes, and the locality provides Geographical investigation and the link between location and settlement. The award-winning Cloister Gallery tells the story of the Abbey and its former monastic buildings through a collection of medieval stonework, offering both an artistic display and an academic study.

Seahorse Promotions Ltd is an active promoter of music and community events UK wide - but mainly based in Oxfordshire and Dorset. Our clients range from small concerts (promoting new artists) to large festivals spanning all music styles and varieties. We also work with community and charity events from the tiny to the large, with budgets to suit all.

Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary arts organisations. Founded in 1965, it is the only public institution dedicated to contemporary visual arts in Oxford and is free and open to all.

Shaped by a longstanding commitment to education and inclusion, Modern Art Oxford is renowned for its bold and progressive artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and aims to be accessible to the widest possible audience.

Its acclaimed exhibitions, artist commissions, events and participatory activities encourage public engagement with creativity and the arts, and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today.

The Jam Factory is a safe haven for the art enthusiasts and fresh food lovers of Oxford. Located in the heart of the west end, just a stones throw from Oxford train station, bus station, city centre shops, the Saïd Business School and Oxford's dreaming spires, Jam Factory Arts champions an unrivalled commitment to providing high-quality temporary exhibitions in the light and airy space of an old Victorian Marmalade Factory with a laid back and welcoming ethos.
Operating since November 2006, from the historical landmark of Frank Cooper's Old Marmalade Factory the Jam Factory has grown to include, an intimate dining room, bar, two galleries and a private dining space know as the 'Boiler Room'.

Stagecoach Witney: still the largest Theatre Arts School for children between the ages of 4yrs-18yrs, the one that other schools copy. Has now been running successfully in Witney for 9 years! We are now taking bookings for the New Spring Term which starts on Saturday 17th January to Saturday 4th April at The Kings School, New Yatt Rd, OX29 6TA

We have 2 Main Schools (7-18yrs of age): Sat 10-1pm and Sat 2.30-5.30pm. We also run Early Stages Classes (4-6yrs) every Sat Morning 9.30-1pm.

We create a safe environment for your child to grow and develop all the skills needed for performance and indeed for life. You will see their confidence grow as they acquire New Skills and push their own boundaries in social interaction, imagination, music, singing, drama and dance. They will learn to coordinate their bodies as a means of expression learning many different performance styles with the very best tutors. Don't take our word for it come along and have a FREE Taster Session at the above times depending on the age of your child and your preference. Have a look at our website (www.stagecoachwitney.co.uk) read our parents comments.

Come and be part of a great group, a real family where we will make you feel most welcome. Meet our dedicated tutors, all receive ongoing training and who are regularly inspected by Ofsted inspectors. Two of our tutors are Special Needs trained. Stagecoach opens its doors to all children regardless of experience or ability. Every child is important to us and you will see the difference in your child after only a matter of weeks. Stagecoach is run by professionals to ensure that your child gets the best tuition and the best opportunities possible as well as links to 'SPOTLIGHT' and the Stagecoach professional casting agency with its own commercial network. Now featured on TV!

Call Robin or Evie ANY TIME! They will be happy to answer any questions and help with your enquiry: 01993 830313 or 07890 948122 witney@stagecoach.co.uk

‘Music at Oxford’s objective is to provide an annual series of classical concerts by world-class artists in Oxford’s iconic venues’. Our mission statement

Music at Oxford has been presenting professionally managed concerts by artists of international standing for over 30 years. Founded in 1983 to fulfil a need for professional music-making in the City of Oxford, the vision of bringing exceptional classical music to the City continues to this day. We use a variety of iconic buildings in the City, chosen specifically to suit each concert.

As an international classical series, we programme a range of music from all periods. In any given season there will be a leading symphony orchestra, and an array of acclaimed soloists, ensembles, choirs, and chamber musicians. We aim to provide a platform for highly talented younger performers, as well as to more established, renowned artists.

Music at Oxford has charitable status, and as such we strive to increase access to live classical music performances across the wider community, by providing affordable tickets and a range of discounts. We provide in the region of 12,000 tickets a year to concert-goers, many of which cost as little as £10 (or £5 for students and under 18s). Every venue in our season has disabled access and we encourage audience members with access needs to contact us directly so that we can ensure their experience is as comfortable as possible.

We encourage and welcome all sections of the community.

We are grateful to all our Friends, Patrons, Sponsors and Trustees for their ongoing support.

Life President: Yvonne Pye

Trustees: Paul Rivers (Chair), Julie Bond, Miles Young

General Manager: Rebecca Dawson

Rebecca Lee is a local Oxfordshire visual artist & event designer.
Please visit her website at http://becksklee.wix.com/rebeccalee

Venue & event design work includes:
'Underneath the Stars' Music Festival Canon Hall Farm, Barnsley 2015
Please visit: http://underthestarsfest.co.uk/ to find out more.

Oxfam's 'Eight Stories High' fundraising gala, Oxford 2013.
Please visit: http://becksklee.wix.com/rebeccalee#!eve...
and http://www.oxfam.org.uk/media-centre/pre... to find out more.

Commercial artwork & illustration work includes:
‘Beauty and the Beast’ marketing artwork, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, 2016
‘Hurricane Boy’ marketing artwork, an Ellen Hvard Production, national tour opening The Egg, Bath, 2015
‘Patterns’ & 'Daylight' album sleeve & promotion artwork, Matthew Carter Music, 2014-2015
'Blazin' Fiddles' Cover art tune books 1&2, Autumn & winter tour marketing artwork, Dotted Line Music Management, 2014

Rebecca's exhibition 'The Streets... have bells on! ran from June 8th - July 8th 2012 at The Mill Arts Centre Gallery, Banbury.
You can also view more of her work at The Bell Inn, Adderbury upon the walls of the pub's music room. For more information on future exhibitions, 'The streets... have bells on' collection or to enquire about commissioning Rebecca for a bespoke piece of artwork for yourself or to promote your latest venture please get in touch.

Singer-Songwriter

A Little bit Folk, A Little bit Country, A Little bit Rock ‘n’ Roll

Influenced and inspired by Folk/Country/Blues/Rock 'n' Roll Artists and songs of the present and past, Chris expresses and shares his feelings, experiences and tales be it autobiographical, true, or a simple metaphor that emotes and connects unashamedly and openly from the heart.
Apart from his work as a solo artist and band 'front man' with ‘The Valentine Vagabonds’ (50s rock ‘n’ roll), past appearances as an actor/singer in theatre and television include being an original cast member of the West End musical Les Miserables (at the Barbican and Palace Theatre - London, Royal Albert Hall and O2 Arena Concerts.
Chris performs solo or with a band.

He is also Artistic Director of 'Song Unite' offering Children and Young People including those with Disabilities, Learning Difficulties and Special Educational Needs an inclusive and creative, quality SONG WRITING experience.
(Also at OxOnArts)