OUR CURRENT MUSICAL DIRECTOR IS ROBIN STUBBS (B.Mus, FTCL, FGMS).
Robin brings decades of musical experience to our choir, and alongside his busy teaching schedule he currently also works with The Plymouth University Choral Society and as the Director of Music at St. Andrew’s Church in Ashburton.
Robin began his musical career as an organ scholar at Chester Cathedral, and later studied at the Royal Northern College of Music. Whilst in Manchester, Robin was a staff member at Manchester Cathedral and organist to the Huddersfield Choral Society, and after moving to South Wales he became Assistant Organist at St. Woolos Cathedral. He also continued his studies in London, working with professional choirs and making several recordings and broadcasts.
In 2001 Robin moved to Jersey to take up the post of Director of Music at the Pro Cathedral and Director of Vocal Music at Victoria College. In 2008 he moved back to the UK mainland to take up the post as Director of Music at Plymouth College Prep School and for 12 years he also directed one of the most formidable church choirs in Cornwall - St Mary’s Choir Launceston.
Over the past 30 years Robin has taught all ages, in both the state and private sectors. Currently, he teaches music and RE at Plymouth College and he has also worked extensively with The Britannia Choral Society in Dartmouth. He regularly leads choral workshops across Devon and Cornwall in addition to his involvement in the annual Dartmouth Music Festival.
The Alvington Singers are delighted to welcome Robin to the choir, and we look forward to working with him on exciting plans for the future as he takes us on the next stage of our musical journey.
We are also grateful for the leadership and support of the choir over many years from all our previous Musical Directors, who are
Diana Brown (1985-89)
Liz Packenham (1990-97)
Alastair Durden (1997-2013)
Tim Matthews (2014-19)
Matthew Searles (2021-22)
Robin Brett (2022)
Harriet Oakley (2022-26)
Our main ACCOMPANIST currently is CHERITH KINGSLEY-SMITH who also acts as our Assistant Musical Director if required, covering the occassional rehearsal. Cherith studied as a pianist and singer at The Royal College of Music, and has enjoyed a long career in the musical world, working both in the UK and abroad, including as a member of the BBC Singers. The choir appreciate her loyal support and enthusiasm, along with her musical expertise.
We are also grateful to SHAUN BRADY, Liturgy & Music Department Administrator at Buckfast Abbey, who has worked with the choir on a regular basis.
Robin brings decades of musical experience to our choir, and alongside his busy teaching schedule he currently also works with The Plymouth University Choral Society and as the Director of Music at St. Andrew’s Church in Ashburton.
Robin began his musical career as an organ scholar at Chester Cathedral, and later studied at the Royal Northern College of Music. Whilst in Manchester, Robin was a staff member at Manchester Cathedral and organist to the Huddersfield Choral Society, and after moving to South Wales he became Assistant Organist at St. Woolos Cathedral. He also continued his studies in London, working with professional choirs and making several recordings and broadcasts.
In 2001 Robin moved to Jersey to take up the post of Director of Music at the Pro Cathedral and Director of Vocal Music at Victoria College. In 2008 he moved back to the UK mainland to take up the post as Director of Music at Plymouth College Prep School and for 12 years he also directed one of the most formidable church choirs in Cornwall - St Mary’s Choir Launceston.
Over the past 30 years Robin has taught all ages, in both the state and private sectors. Currently, he teaches music and RE at Plymouth College and he has also worked extensively with The Britannia Choral Society in Dartmouth. He regularly leads choral workshops across Devon and Cornwall in addition to his involvement in the annual Dartmouth Music Festival.
The Alvington Singers are delighted to welcome Robin to the choir, and we look forward to working with him on exciting plans for the future as he takes us on the next stage of our musical journey.
We are also grateful for the leadership and support of the choir over many years from all our previous Musical Directors, who are
Diana Brown (1985-89)
Liz Packenham (1990-97)
Alastair Durden (1997-2013)
Tim Matthews (2014-19)
Matthew Searles (2021-22)
Robin Brett (2022)
Harriet Oakley (2022-26)
Our main ACCOMPANIST currently is CHERITH KINGSLEY-SMITH who also acts as our Assistant Musical Director if required, covering the occassional rehearsal. Cherith studied as a pianist and singer at The Royal College of Music, and has enjoyed a long career in the musical world, working both in the UK and abroad, including as a member of the BBC Singers. The choir appreciate her loyal support and enthusiasm, along with her musical expertise.
We are also grateful to SHAUN BRADY, Liturgy & Music Department Administrator at Buckfast Abbey, who has worked with the choir on a regular basis.
