ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Barbara began her musical journey as a Junior Exhibitioner at Trinity College of Music before reading languages at University, studying in both France and Japan. She worked as a translator in Paris and at the Foreign Office in London, before returning to her core passion, becoming a primary music specialist, children’s choir director and vocal tutor. Her Masters in Music Education particularly championed the importance of singing and composing in the primary curriculum.
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She has written various songs, musicals and works for children, including devising Petits Papillons: an EYFS singing programme for teaching French to 3–5-year-olds.
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Her choral compositions draw on her many years of experience as a choral singer and, as well as writing her own lyrics and poetry, she enjoys shedding a light on the work of female poets.
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When not singing or composing she can often be found rustling up a novelty cake, or trying to rein in her serious Duolingo addiction!