OUR TEAM
MEET THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE CITIZENS OF THE WORLD 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.
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.
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.
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 always been a shining light.
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MEG ELLA BROOKES Assistant Musical Director & Creative Director Meg Ella is a professional multi instrumentalist, arranger and Musical Director and one of the founding members of the management team. Since 2017 she has committed her creative and administrative brain to the Citizens Of The World family. megella.net |
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RACHEL HATTINGH Choir Manager and Pastoral Care Rachel is the COTW Choir Members Manager and is in touch with all our members, new and old. It is her kindness and commitment that glues our family together. She is a teacher, an active volunteer in aid of the refugee crisis and is studying for a Masters in counselling. |
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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.