OUR TEAM
MEET THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE COTW CHOIR HAPPEN...
BECKY DELL
Musical Director and Choir Leader
There could be no other woman for the job when the idea of Citizens of The World Choir was
first conceived. Becky is a passionate campaigner of human rights, vibrant entrepreneur, classically trained musician, former West End performer (STOMP!), a highly sought after music tutor and the CEO and owner of the Becky Dell Music Academy. She was also nominated for and won an Amnesty International Suffragette Sister Award for female human rights defenders.
We couldn't have asked for more.
TOM DONALD
Pianist & Vice-Director of Music
Tom is an established jazz pianist, producer & classical composer for film & stage, he is also the CEO and Owner of the London Contemporary School of Piano and his exceptional talent and positivity have been a shining light.
MATILDA JAMES
Executive Producer
Matilda was previously Associate Producer at Shakespeare's Globe where she curated the annual Refugee Week programme, as well as previously casting over 50 shows for the Globe and the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as Head of Casting. She fell in love with our community when she welcomed the choir as performers to The Globe and we are thrilled that she has now joined our team.
MEG ELLA BROOKES
Assistant Musical Director & Creative Director
Meg Ella is a professional musician who lends her arranging, composing, accompanying, creative and administrative brain to COTW.
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RACHEL HATTINGH
Choir Manager and Pastoral Care
Rachel is the COTW Choir Manager and keeps the cogs turning.
She is a teacher, an active volunteer in aid of the refugee crisis and is studying for a Masters in counselling.
RACHEL HATTINGH
Choir Manager and Pastoral Care
Rachel is the COTW Choir Manager and keeps the cogs turning.
She is a teacher, an active volunteer in aid of the refugee crisis and is studying for a Masters in counselling.
MADDY HAMILTON
Rehearsal Manager & Digital Officer
Maddy is a professional cellist who joined our team in 2019 & now works with Citizens Of The World as our rehearsal manager & digital officer.
TESS BERRY - HART
Donor Development
Tess is a writer, composer and advocate for refugee rights.
We are very blessed to have them in the team and put their know how to good use.
TESS BERRY - HART
Donor Development
Tess is a writer, composer and advocate for refugee rights.
We are very blessed to have them in the team and put their know how to good use.
MARIANNA SURI (Maternity Leave)
Vocal Coach
Cypriot soprano Marianna Suri has appeared in concert, opera and recital in repertoire ranging from the baroque era to contemporary music all over the world. She joined COTW very early on and it quickly became clear that we couldn't do with out her and she lends us her considerable talent as our resident vocal coach and assistant director of music.