I am a 28-year-old musician, mezzo-soprano and pianist, local to Wark, Hexham, in Northumberland. My current position is as a Relief Verger in Hexham Abbey, Northumberland (since September 2024).I am starting a new position as a Trainee Bus Driver for Go North East Buses, in Gateshead, in January 2025. I sing Alto in Hexham Abbey Choirs, Northumberland and am a Deputy Alto Lay Clerk in Newcastle Cathedral.My previous position was as Alto Choral Scholar at St. Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales (from September 2023 to July 2024).A former position was as Alto Choral Scholar at Chelmsford Cathedral, Essex (from September 2021 to July 2023). I studied both the Music Masters (Mmus), passing with a Merit and BA (hons) Music with Theology (2.1) at Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent (from 2016 to 2020).I have experience in retail, customer service, front of house, administration, music and education in a variety of settings, including cathedrals and churches.I am a Freelance Musician, available to play solo piano, accompanying ensemble performers and also as a solo singer and professional choral singer, performing collaboratively at various venues and events, including concerts, weddings, funerals and festivals. I teach piano, singing and music theory lessons privately, travelling to student's homes.In my spare time, I enjoy musical activities, such as playing the piano, guitar and singing (both in choirs and as a soloist), reading, swimming (sometimes in the sea), hiking, walking, gardening and travelling to explore and experience new places.