MEET THE TEAM

The people behind the voices.

From our founder and musical directors to our vocal tutors, accompanists and choreographer, our team brings together decades of musical experience, dedication and passion for developing young singers.

HARMONIES IN FLIGHT SINCE 1968
FOUNDER

PAMELA COOK MBE

Pamela founded Cantamus in 1968 with a vision to create a girls' choir that would inspire excellence, confidence and lifelong friendships through music.

Her passion, leadership and belief in the power of young voices continue to shape everything we do.

MUSICAL LEADERSHIP


ANN IRONS

DIRECTOR VOCAL TUTOR

Ann brings creativity, musical integrity and a deep commitment to every singer's journey at Cantamus.

FREYA HALES

DIR. TRAINING CHOIR VOCAL TUTOR

Freya is the Director of our Training Choir, working with our younger singers as they develop their musical skills.


GILL SHAW

TRAINING CHOIR ACCOMPANIST

Gill is the accompanist for our Training Choir, providing piano accompaniment for rehearsals and performances.

ELAINE GUY

DIRECTOR VOCAL TUTOR

Elaine brings warmth, energy and inspiring musicianship to our choirs every day.

TOM ATKINS

ACCOMPANIST

Tom is the accompanist for our Main Choir, supporting rehearsals and performances at the piano.

JOSH BEACHELL

CHERUBS ACCOMPANIST

Josh is the accompanist for our Cherubs, working with our youngest singers in rehearsals and performances.


CREATIVE TEAM

ASHLEIGH WILKINSON

MICHAEL NEAUM

CHOREOGRAPHER

Cantamus alumna and choreographer, bringing her experience as a former singer to the choir.

ACCOMPANIST ARRANGER

Long-standing accompanist and arranger for Cantamus.