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Who We Are
Musical Director
Musical Director
Musical Director
Paul Hayward has been the Musical Director of the Radcliffe Ladies Choir since November 2022 and directs three other choirs in the Midlands. He read music at the University of Wales, Bangor, before undertaking postgraduate study in choral composition at the University of Aberdeen with Professor Paul Mealor. Paul is in the process of com
Paul Hayward has been the Musical Director of the Radcliffe Ladies Choir since November 2022 and directs three other choirs in the Midlands. He read music at the University of Wales, Bangor, before undertaking postgraduate study in choral composition at the University of Aberdeen with Professor Paul Mealor. Paul is in the process of completing a doctorate in composition there, having been awarded a Carlaw-Ogston scholarship. Paul has a number of other diplomas to his name, including in the fields of conducting, composition and performance.
Paul's career was, for many years, in the field of church and cathedral music, where he held cathedral organ and choral scholarships, as well as two assistant cathedral organist positions. During this time, he played for and conducted choirs in services, concerts, broadcasts, recordings, tours and a royal visit. He then decided to move away from the organ to concentrate on a career built around conducting and composing and often leads "come and sing" events and choral days. Paul honed his technique on the Association of British Choral Directors' course for advanced conductors with Peter Broadbent and Neil Ferris, resulting in the award of the LRSM in choral directing.
Further information can be found at www.paulhayward.org.
Accompanist
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Musical Director
John Mark Rose – Accompanist
John Mark Rose was born in Doncaster and educated at Chetham’s School of Music. He attended the University of York where he read Music. John Mark studied piano with Marion Hankin, Peter Lawson and Joan Dixon.
John Mark started work as Accompanist of Radcliffe Ladies’ Choir in September 2024 and he is also Ac
John Mark Rose – Accompanist
John Mark Rose was born in Doncaster and educated at Chetham’s School of Music. He attended the University of York where he read Music. John Mark studied piano with Marion Hankin, Peter Lawson and Joan Dixon.
John Mark started work as Accompanist of Radcliffe Ladies’ Choir in September 2024 and he is also Accompanist of Bestwood Male Voice Choir. He has performed widely across the North of England and the Midlands as soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. He also teaches piano privately.
Our History
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Our History
Radcliffe Ladies Choir
Was formed over 30 years ago in September 1991 with just 14 members. Membership has fluctuated over the years and is currently just under 30. Since the first public appearance at Cotgrave Parish Church in 1992, the choir has given concerts at many venues across the region for various charities and organisations. A
Radcliffe Ladies Choir
Was formed over 30 years ago in September 1991 with just 14 members. Membership has fluctuated over the years and is currently just under 30. Since the first public appearance at Cotgrave Parish Church in 1992, the choir has given concerts at many venues across the region for various charities and organisations. Annual concerts are held in St Mary’s Church Radcliffe-on-Trent in July and December. Paul Hayward became Musical Director in November 2022 and rehearsals take place every Wednesday between 7:30pm and 9:30pm.