My current role is Senior Vocal Curriculum Leader for Sutton Music Trust, a part-time position that I have held since 2016. Prior to my employment, SMT had no vocal provision and I was employed to develop a singing strategy and increase engagement with singing activities in the London Borough of Sutton. In this role, I have achieved the following:- successfully established two borough choirs for talented young singers- supported the implementation of two further choirs to ensure that the vocal provision extends from 5 years to 80 years old!- established annual KS1, KS2 and KS3/4 Big Sings- developed relationships with National Singing Organisations including the Royal Opera House's 'Create & Sing' programme, Sing Up, Friday Afternoons and the Voices Foundation- set up a network for Singing Leads across the UK in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This was originally for SW London Music Hubs, however, it has spread to include Singing Leads from across the country!- recruitment and development of vocal tutors/choir leaders

London based soprano Emily Murphy trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance specialising in Early Music (MMus Merit - Voice). Whilst at Trinity, Emily studied with Laureen Livingstone and Timothy Travers-Brown as well as receiving tuition from renowned musicians such as Philip Thorby and Belinda Sykes. Since graduating, she has also studied with Marie Vassiliou.Previously, Emily gained her BMus Hons (2:1) from Royal Holloway, University of London, whilst studying singing at the Royal College of Music with Eiddwen Harrhy. Singing since the age of 8, Emily has sung with many choirs including the Ionian Singers, Celestial Sirens, Musica Secreta and the Delphian Singers. Emily also directs and sings in the prize-winning ensemble, Virtuosa.With over 13 years experience working as a choral animateur and director, Emily has worked for several projects including Kingston Music Service’s Infant Singing Festival (2017 & 2016), the Dartford Choral Project (2011-2014), a joint BREMF and OAE ‘Gloria’ educational project (2013) and a SoundHub funded African music project (2014).Emily’s current post is as Senior Vocal Curriculum Leader for Sutton Music Trust. As part of this role, Emily enjoys developing large-scale singing projects and offering children and young people in Sutton the opportunity to engage with singing activities. She is passionate about singing and education and hopes to provide as many young people as possible with the opportunity to find their voice.

Founded by Director Emily Murphy in 2010, Virtuosa are an all-female vocal ensemble based on the concerto delle donne of the 1580s at the court of Ferrara. Taking their name from the virtuosic vocal style prominent during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Virtuosa are committed to bringing to life the music that would have been sung by the first professional female vocal ensemble.Virtuosa consists of sopranos Emily Gadd, Louise Eekelaar and mezzo-soprano Bethia Hourigan accompanied by Toby Carr and Aileen Henry, all past students of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Virtuosa's programmes are varied and exciting, interspersing trios with duets and solos from the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, including madrigals by Luzzaschi, Wert, Agostini, Marenzio and Cipriano de Rore.

- Delivered 1:1 singing lessons in a secondary school and at a KMS Music Centre.- Music Specialist role at a local primary school, providing curriculum music lessons throughout the school (YR-6), weekly singing assemblies, after school choir club and vocal support at events.- Co-directed the KMS ‘Infant Singing Festival’ at the Rose Theatre in 2016 & 2017.produced a series of ‘Feel Good Fortnight’ singing workshops for adults, resulting in an Adult Singing Group at the Hook Centre.- Developed a choir for young singers at a KMS Music Centre.

• Whole class music tuition throughout the school• Individual singing/piano lessons• Extra-curricular music clubs; KS1 Choir, KS2 Choir & KS2 World Music Club• Music planning for classes in accordance with Ofsted regulations

From September 2013, Emily will be teaching some Adult Education singing classes at Dartford Adult Education Centre, including a class entitled 'Find Your Voice' and a Medieval class in the New Year. For more information about Emily's classes, please visit this link:https://www.kentadulteducation.co.uk/brands/mnid_512/Miss-Emily-Gadd.aspx

Hillview School for Girls is a Performing Arts College in Tonbridge, Kent. Emily visits the school once a week, providing the girls with individual singing lessons.

- Responsible for recruitment and management of Choral Project team (3 members of staff).- Liaised with 11 primary schools to co-ordinate weekly vocal sessions for over 800 children.- Researched and planned appropriate repertoire for weekly vocal sessions and end of term performances.- Organised and directed performances involving 800 primary school children at Dartford Parish Church and the Orchard Theatre.- Delivered weekly high-quality vocal sessions in schools.

- Delivered weekly high-quality, engaging vocal sessions to 11 schools, teaching approximately 450 children a week.- Supported the Project Director in selecting repertoire, booking concert venues, promotion and organisation of large-scale events.- Directed the Girls Choir at Dartford Parish Church.

Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM) is an open access music project for 48 children and young people aged 6 and above. PAM benefits children, their families and the wider community by offering a unique space for musical education, enjoyment and appreciation and by giving the children a gift they will carry through their lives.

- Conducted the BREMF Community Choir rehearsals and concerts, supported by Deborah Roberts.- Researched and selected appropriate repertoire for an SATB amateur choir, specialising in Early Music.