About me

Simon Berridge

has more than 35 years of experience as a classical singer, choir director, vocal mentor and teacher.

Simon is a music graduate and choral scholar from Trinity College Cambridge.

He is a member of the award winning ensemble ‘The Sixteen’ and has toured extensively with the group throughout the world.

He leads numerous workshops and singing days for choirs both for adults and children, and is a tutor and mentor for the Sixteen’s Genesis training Scheme for young professional singers.

My story

Simon has a passion for Music Education and this has led to him to tutoring, mentoring and helping many musicians who have made their way into the profession. He also has led choirs and workshops from Worcester to Wellington, New Zealand.

Simon has recorded and performed extensively both as a soloist and as consort and ensemble singer. He has sung with most of the foremost British Ensembles including The Sixteen and has also worked in Europe with ensembles such as Collegium Vocales. He also has an extensive oratorio portfolio and has performed throughout Europe.

1590

People Taught

years of experience

956 +

Performances

Conductor

Community Choir

Simon has conducted a number of choirs ranging from Chamber Choirs to Choral societies and Community Choirs. He says “ Singing in choirs is not only fun, but also gives its members a sense of belonging that is immeasurable. If you can offer a truly musical experience as well, then you are on to a winner”.

My services

Tutoring

For aspiring musicians, some of Simon's students have successfully become professional soloists in their own right

Workshops

Recently he was invited to work with members of the virtual ‘Stay at Home’ Choir, started during the Corona virus.

Choirs & Community

Simon says “ Singing in choirs is not only fun, but also gives its members a sense of belonging that is immeasurable.