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Passionate About Musical Education
Debbie is Choral Director for two choirs. She worked with John Hughes, Malmesbury Abbey’s Musical Director, to kick start the Athelstan 1100 celebrations with the musical Oh! Athelstan written by John Hughes and Mike Scanlon with her primary school choir. They have opened Malmesbury’s Late Night Shopping two years in a row as well as entertaining in care homes and collaborating with Malmesbury’s Good Afternoon Choir.
Debbie has been Musical Director for Athelstan Players, Malmesbury’s Amateur Dramatic Society, for the last fifteen years where she has produced and directed several productions as well as preparing choirs to entertain in the local area and beyond. During this time, Debbie has coached both adult and child soloists within the group in order to enhance their vocal technique, improve their confidence and stage presence.
The Choir of Ukrainians
The choir of Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion was formed in November 2022 to bring people together and as a way of keeping their culture alive. Since then, we have shared Ukrainian traditional songs and customs during events, and celebrations such as Ivana Kupala and Christmas. This opportunity to come together, share songs and talk has proved invaluable. ‘We come in to rehearsals feeling hopeless and leave feeling hopeful’
- Natasha
Director of Music
‘This really was a league above any primary school production I’ve ever seen’
- STEPHEN JAMES, MAYOR OF MALMESBURY 2025-2026
