|
Musical Director: Mrs Aileen Rule
Aileen grew up in Cheshire and trained as a teacher at Congleton, where she developed her musical skill. She has taught
music in three local junior schools throughout her career. Aileen is accompanist for The West Cumberland Choral Society Junior
Choir and former accompanist for the St Bees Ladies choir 'Vivace'.
Aileen was invited to undertake the role
of assistant accompanist for Whitehaven Male Voice Choir in 2004 and the role of deputy musical director in October 2009.
Aileen was promoted to the role of Musical Director in June 2010, following the resignation of Hugh Robinson.
Accompanist: Mrs Joan Johnston
Joan commenced playing piano at the tender age of seven, eventually achieving Grade 8 - Final - Royal School
of Music. At eleven years old she was invited to play the organ at her local Presbyterian Church, the following
year Joan was appointed organist at St John's Mission Church, Cleator. Joan also played piano at school for singing
lessons and assemblies. Throughout Joan's extensive musical career she has played piano and organ for
various concert parties, operatic societies, theatre groups, choral groups and church choirs throughout west
Cumbria. Joan is always in great demand and currently plays the organ at St Leonards' Church, Cleator and St John's
Church, Cleator Moor, as well as being accompanist for Whitehaven Male Voice Choir, a choir which Joan has been involved
with for many years.
Deputy Musical Director & Assistant Accompanist:
Vacancies currently exist for the positions of Deputy Musical Director and Assistant Accompanist. These roles can be
combined as one position. If you wish to apply for either or both positions please contact: Julian Berkeley (General
Secretary) Tel: 01946 862519
|
