Sophie Richings ALCM, DipLCM (TD),

Principal & Musical Director

After 17 years of teaching experience behind her, Sophie is proud that 'Everybody Sing' is rapidly becoming a fast growing venture with something to suit everyone, from a Show Choir to Close Harmony Groups, Musical Theatre & Private Vocal Tuition. Sophie will enter students for examinations under the ABRSM, LCM or Trinity Boards covering all styles of music. Sophie is extremely passionate about vocal health and safe singing practice, and in July 2022 gained her qualification as a Vocal Health First Aider. (NCFE)

A particular highlight for Everybody Sing was in 2019, where they were chosen to perform at Highclere Castle for ‘Downton Abbey Live’. Belle Voci were also lucky to be chosen for 3 UK tours ; Collabro, Marisha Wallace and The Kingdom Choir. All 3 close harmony groups have won first place in many festivals with Bel Canto winning ‘Choir of the Year at the Royal Wootton Bassett Arts Festival in 2017. Sophie’s choirs have undertaken charity performances at the Christmas Lights switch on and have sung for various Care Homes and for the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust in Swindon.

  • Maureen Nolan

    PATRON

    Everybody Sing were delighted back in 2015 when Maureen Nolan, of the Nolan sisters agreed to be Patron of the School. The Nolans, famous for they iconic song ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’ were formed in Blackpool in 1974 and have often been referred to as Ireland’s First Family of Music. Maureen is an accomplished singer and actress. She is well known for her role in playing Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers (both on West End and in theatres around the country). Maureen has toured the UK playing various shows and musicals including ‘Girls Behind, Mum’s the Word, Footloose, Naked Truth and Menopause the Musical. Since taking on the role of Patron for Everybody Sing, Maureen has held and supported with workshops where she has passed on her many talents and tips to students. We look forward to many more visits from Maureen in the coming years.

  • Kerry Richings

    DIRECTOR

    As a Director of Everybody Sing, Kerry has been instrumental in our success of establishing links with our Patron, Maureen Nolan. Being self-motivated and with a confident and a positive approach, Kerry uses her excellent organisational skills to organise and manage the school on a day to day basis. Kerry co-ordinates many events and some past events include the heading up of a team to arrange and organise the visit of Elaine Paige OBE to Ireland and for two consecutive years, the visit of the Kentwood Show Choir to perform in Ireland. Kerry managed the organisation of the Press, Publicity, travel, accommodation, hospitality and various trips out. She has organised several trips for students and friends to attend Theatres to have a personal pre show Meet & Greet with Maureen Nolan and the cast of Blood Brothers as well as organising our first ESMA - Everybody Sing Music Awards which was a huge success. The school also undertook Stars in Your Eyes and Everybody Sing's Got Talent along with many more successful events.

  • Geoff Walters

    PIANO ACCOMPANIST

    Geoff Walters is a highly accomplished pianist in Wiltshire. We’re extremely fortunate at Everybody Sing to have Geoff play for our classes, competitions, exams and shows. Geoff is also the chairman of the Swindon Music Festival and accompanies many choirs and groups throughout Swindon.

“Never under estimate your abilities. There might be talent hidden in you that the world needs to see.”

— Everybody Sing!