Profiles

ALAN D JONES - MUSICAL DIRECTOR.

Alan was born on a St David’s Day in Walsall, West Midlands. He has had a lifelong passion for music especially as a pianist, organist, and choral singing. He is a man of vast musical experience which positively shows in the leadership and mentoring of the choir. His abilities are well respected and recognised within music and choral circles.

Prior to becoming director and conductor Alan was a valued member of the bass section of the choir. Put simply, this man knows his craft.

Alan is now in his 45th year as organist of Great Wyrley (Wesley) Methodist Church. As a freelance organist his playing is in great demand and gives him the opportunity to play many types and variations of the “King of Instruments”

The skills and talents he owns, makes for him being an excellent musical composer, arranger, conductor, and accompanist. He ensures that song and music are weaved together so to produce striking styles of sounds.

He gives commitment, demands discipline, and tells humorous anecdotes that motivates and helps the choir achieve high levels of performance. He has a tendency for "perfection” at least.

Alan is married to Patricia and they have a son and grandson.

FRANK MORRIS - DEPUTY CONDUCTOR.

Frank was born in Cannock; started his lessons at the piano at the age of seven.
He has played for many years giving people considerable enjoyment with his skills at the keyboard. He is also an accomplished church organist.

As a lover of music and choral singing he joined the choir in 1985 gaining rapport with his musical composition, arrangements, accompanist and conducting.

He has served the choir with distinction, being a member of the choir committee also responsible for the concert bookings and suitability of venues.

Frank has a unique musical style which blends well with the choir. He is a gifted pianist; his playing is always expertly measured and compelling. His music participation creates exciting singing.

Frank is a widower and has three children and three grandchildren.

PAULINE PRITCHARDS - ACCOMPANIST.

Pauline is a native of Penkridge, a former teacher. She studied music and passed examinations of the London Royal Academy of Music, gaining her L.R.A.M. status.
She has taught piano, and has been involved in many musical events, operatic societies playing church organs and much more. It’s not hard to see why she loves music.

An influential music arranger, accompanist she always lifts the spirits of the choir with her playing of clarity and patience with great technique.
It cannot be over emphasised that her gifted and expert playing of the piano, helps the choir create their exciting sound, producing great performances in rehearsals and concerts.

Credits and plaudits of her musicianship are made many times after concerts.

Pauline is married to David and they have a daughter Caroline.