Kathy Macaulay – Conductor
Kathy is a Welsh soprano, vocal coach and choir leader based in London. She trained on the Choral Conducting Programme at the University of Manchester, leading two chamber choirs Ad Solem, Cosmo, and the University Chorus.
After graduating she led numerous choirs across the North West including Barton Belles Community Choir, Home Instead Charities Workplace Choir, Warrington Choral Society, and as a Halle Workplace Choir Leader she led choirs at Siemens, BASF, and E&Y.
As NEW Voices Coordinator, and Music Assistant she oversaw the formation of the brand-new community chorus in Wrexham who went on to perform at Llangollen International Eisteddfod, the National Eisteddfod, North Wales International Music Festival, and on BBC Radio Cymru. She has also worked as a vocal coach with students ranging from ages from 7 to 70 in pop, musical theatre, and classical styles.
As a soprano Kathy has performed with opera companies including Waterperry Opera Festival, Welsh National Opera, Buxton International Festival and Mid Wales Opera. In September she moved to London to study Voice at the Royal Academy of Music and is thrilled to be taking on a new choir in the Big Smoke!
Hannah Brine – Founder and Choir Manager
Hannah Brine is a passionate choral conductor who believes that everyone can sing, regardless of experience or background. Growing up in a musical family, Hannah recognises the privilege of early musical exposure and has dedicated her career to making the joy of singing accessible to all. She firmly believes in the transformative power of music, whether it’s enjoyed once a week, once a month, or even once a year.
Hannah prides herself on creating safe, nurturing environments where singers of all levels can thrive. Her choirs work with some of the best professional musicians, maintaining high standards while inspiring participants to reach their full potential. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in the diverse and prestigious performances her choirs have delivered, including appearances at the Royal Variety Show, Olivier Awards, BBC Proms, and various TV and recording projects.
To read more about her work visit www.hannahbrine.uk.
Judith Ogden – Choir Manager
Judith grew up in Oxfordshire and studied for a degree in Music at Bristol University, graduating in 1994. She worked for a marketing production company in Bristol, and then for a marketing consultancy in Bath, before becoming a freelance arts administrator, and graphic and web designer in 2002. She has appeared as a singing extra in Christmas specials of Call the Midwife and Casualty, and on the soundtrack for TV ads and drama series, as well as on the sci-fi film Annihilation. She is married to the conductor and composer David Ogden, and has four adult children.
Amy MacLaren – Events Manager
Amy studied for a degree in Music at the University of Hull. After graduating, she moved to London and worked in artists’ management and publicity – for Askonas Holt and Valerie Barber PR. Since then, she has worked with a range of organisations and individuals across sectors including the arts, education, science and social change on everything from external relations and stakeholder engagement to governance support and business development. While she hasn’t played her clarinet or saxophone for several decades, Amy is now an enthusiastic member of both Finsbury A Cappella and Victoria Park Singers, part of the Hannah Brine Choirs family.