Em Whitfield Brooks

Jan Webster, a singer in Hull Freedom Chorus, September 2011

em — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:38:36 +0000

Just wanted to let you know how much I’ve enjoyed singing in the Freedom Chorus. After a very tough year with major life changes the choir, and your inspirational teaching, really raised my spirits and I thank you very much for that.

Angelika Davey

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:16:37 +0000

Just a quick Thank You for the course on Wednesday and to let you know,I was so ‘ready to have a go’ that I used singing in my evening German class that night!!!

a participant on the Suffolk Vocal Force Residential, January 2011

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:15:34 +0000

Forgot to put as part of my feedback how much I valued, found most useful and am inspired be working with Em again - because of her ‘presence’, the quality of her facilitating and expectation of quality and presence from the participants.

Teachers and peripatetic staff at Voiceworks training day for Dorset County Council, Autumn 2010

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:11:43 +0000

Em delivered the material in an upbeat, never boring way!…Now I’m going to be more adventurous with getting children to improvise and make up their own songs…I’ve learned that singing inspires when approached with vibrancy and confidence…I can use what I learned in delivering Wider Opps…improvising and song writing doesn’t have to be difficult…absolutely fab…an informative, realistic and enjoyable day’s training…I learned lots but particularly to be confident and follow your instincts…highly motivating and stimulating. Excellent resources…excellent day, inspirational leader who had so much energy. So many resources and ideas which will be useful in school

Louisa Roberts Lynagh

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:04:31 +0000

What an inspirational session! Thanks so much for the fantastic new ideas. The songs are going round and round in my head and I can’t wait to try them!

Sarah Hodgkins

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:54:19 +0000

I had the wonderful opportunity of attending your workshops when I was a student in York, from 1992 – 1995 (eons ago!!). I still remember today how much I enjoyed every moment and the wonderful sounds that we managed to create. I have continued singing since, in various forms, and will always remember those times fondly. Thank you! I loved the music of EllaCapella, and the tape that I had of a concert has sadly worn itself out now, but I can still remember some of the glorious songs we enjoyed together…I would love to come and work with you again.

Peter Chivers, Head of Music, Arts and Study Support, Brighton

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:51:03 +0000

Just a short note to say thank you for your excellent sessions at our ‘Singing City’ Conference and travelling down for a second year! The feedback from the day was overall excellent and many people commented on how much they enjoyed and benefited from your session. Many thanks once again.

Clare Mortimer, leader of MENCAP Music and Movement group, Bridlington

em — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:37:15 +0000

Just wanted to thank you for all your hard work with our Mencap group. I know they have really enjoyed the workshops, and watching them develop in rehearsals has been a treat. You have instilled confidence in them and your constant praise has seen them walk out almost a mile high thinking they have conquered the world. Small things for us but such a big achievement for them. So thank you once again…it has been a pleasure working with you.

Peter Chivers, Head of Music, Arts and Study Support. Brighton & Hove City Council

em — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:52:12 +0000

Susan Hollingworth, Director SCJC

em — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:36:47 +0000

“..my grateful thanks for all that you have done for Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir. You have been an inspirational director, and we have been so lucky to have you direct us.”