Not only did we have a marvellous time performing at LABBS - the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers 2024 Convention, we also got to celebrate our Epic Lead and Performance Team Member Ciara, who was awarded the prestigious Katy Phillips Young Barbershopper of the Year Award!
Since joining our Chorus just two years ago Ciara has immersed herself in barbershop activities and education despite having a full-time job and studying for a degree.
She is committed to self-development and took the initiative to participate in the LABBS foundation training programme this year, bringing back to the Chorus what she had learnt.
As well as having been a “listener” and song recording evaluator for the Lead section, she has become one of our performance coaches and uses her skills and experience in musical theatre and acting to develop performance skills and confidence across the whole chorus. Despite being one of the youngest members of our Chorus she is well respected by all and much loved for her positivity and enthusiasm. Ciara has joined the Youth Chorus and despite often working weekends she has managed to attend parts of the Youth Chorus activities and takes the time to learn in her own time and to be an enthusiastic advocate for youth harmony singing.
Ciara, we are so proud to call you a Spinnakerette! You truly are amazing!!