WILL BRUCE

Before joining Hackney Choral Will was a Choral Director for the Diocese of Leeds Schools Singing Programme, widely recognised as one of the leading choral education programmes in the country through its work with over 6,500 children weekly in areas of social marginalisation and economic deprivation. Prior to working in Leeds, Will gained a first-class Music degree from King's College London and graduated with distinction from the University of Birmingham’s Choral Conducting Masters programme.

niall weir

Niall Weir has been Rector of West Hackney since 2003 and has worked in various parishes across London since his ordination in 1983. He is a published song-writer and sings professionally with the choir of St Paul’s Cathedral. He is a trustee of the Rodolfus Foundation which seeks to make bursary payments to musically gifted yet underprivileged children to enable them to participate in the elite Junior and Eton Choral Courses. He is co-founder of Hackney Children’s Choir, with a passion to enable local and musically gifted children to experience the joys and disciplines of the English Choral Tradition.

GEORGE COOK

George Cook is an experienced singing teacher and conductor. He is currently teaching music at two local Hackney primary schools as well as working with Hackney Choral.

ginny strawson

Ginny Strawson has been working for Hackney Music Service for many years, teaching violin and piano to children of all ages and abilities. She also coaches ensembles and as an accompanist has given recitals and played for competitions. Ginny also plays violin with the Apollo Chamber Orchestra and the English Sinfonia. She is particularly interested in giving ensemble and performance opportunities to young people.

Lucy Pieroni

Lucy Pieroni is the administrator to Hackney Choral. Lucy looks after child and parent liaison, as well as assisting with the welfare of our young people during rehearsals.

St Paul’s West Hackney Church, 182 Stoke Newington Road, London, N16 7UE