Jennie is a versatile and accomplished singer whose repertoire ranges from Mozart through Gershwin to Bernstein and beyond.
She began her singing career early in the choir of her local church and after completing the full range of academic and music qualifications now performs a wide range of musical activities performing as a soloist in shows, with choirs across the country and as an individual in her own right.
She is passionate about classical music and songs from the shows. She has performed in local productions of “West Side Story” (playing “Maria”), “Oklahoma” (playing “Aunt Ella”), “Fame” and “Chicago”. She also performed in the Chichester Festival Theatre Production of “Carousel” directed by Agnes Jackson.
She has sung solos with Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Band and the BBC Concert Orchestra as well as many solo performances on local radio including a memorable live performance.
Jennie recently completed a season singing with a local performance group called “Chi Notes” who have given performances of a wide range of musical styles at Stansted House, Edes House and Fontwell House. She also sings with the Chichester Chorale and has worked with the RSCM Millennium Youth Choir (who regularly record for the BBC in various radio programmes and television’s “Songs of Praise”). Jennie sings regularly with the Brighton Chamber Choir and Brighton Festival Chorus (Director of Music - James Morgan) and performs regularly as guest soloist with the St James the Great Choir.
In the past she has been sponsored by the Hampshire Police Choir with whom she regularly performed solos at their concerts and she has been the “Arun Young Musician of the Year” having won the Best Vocalist and Best Ensemble categories of that competition.
On the academic front she has achieved distinction passes in her ABRCM exams and her Professional Performance Diploma from Chichester College. She is now continuing her studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London where she is studying under the direction of Professor Susan McCulloch.