Ann Pepper ATCL, MISM
I am fortunate to have been singing with DaleDiva for nearly six years now, taking on the role of Assistant Director alongside my lovely counterpart Leisha for the last two years.
I am a piano teacher with over thirty years experience, and I run a busy teaching practice at my home in Ashbourne. I also hold musicianship classes for both groups and individuals, and run two music groups for preschoolers, plus one to one piano and general music classes at a local primary school. In addition to my grade 8 piano held with the London College of Music, I hold an Associate Diploma with Trinity College London in the ‘Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching’.
Before moving to Derbyshire, I spent six years teaching at a Yamaha Music School in Yorkshire, where I worked with small groups of up to ten students. I was lucky enough to perform alongside some of these young students at Birmingham Symphony Hall. My current students perform an annual recital in Ashbourne, and I have had several students who have either won, or been placed in the local ‘Young Musician Competition’, which is part of Ashbourne Art’s Festival.
As a musician, I have always had a love of singing, and I have been a member of several choirs over the years. I finally found my ‘fit’ though with this fabulous group of women. It gives me great pleasure to be able to support the chorus with my knowledge and experience. Between myself, my fellow Assistant Director, and the extraordinary talents of our Director Ally, our aim is to nurture each and every individual to be the very best that they can be.
I am a piano teacher with over thirty years experience, and I run a busy teaching practice at my home in Ashbourne. I also hold musicianship classes for both groups and individuals, and run two music groups for preschoolers, plus one to one piano and general music classes at a local primary school. In addition to my grade 8 piano held with the London College of Music, I hold an Associate Diploma with Trinity College London in the ‘Principles of Instrumental/Vocal Teaching’.
Before moving to Derbyshire, I spent six years teaching at a Yamaha Music School in Yorkshire, where I worked with small groups of up to ten students. I was lucky enough to perform alongside some of these young students at Birmingham Symphony Hall. My current students perform an annual recital in Ashbourne, and I have had several students who have either won, or been placed in the local ‘Young Musician Competition’, which is part of Ashbourne Art’s Festival.
As a musician, I have always had a love of singing, and I have been a member of several choirs over the years. I finally found my ‘fit’ though with this fabulous group of women. It gives me great pleasure to be able to support the chorus with my knowledge and experience. Between myself, my fellow Assistant Director, and the extraordinary talents of our Director Ally, our aim is to nurture each and every individual to be the very best that they can be.