Polymnia
Patron: Lesley Garrett CBE
Meet our MD – Jessica Norton
My name is Jess, I’m a choral conductor and vocal coach based in Milton Keynes. Alongside Polymnia, I conduct the East London Chorus and Blackheath Halls Youth Choir. I am Vocal Coach of the CBSO Youth and Children’s Choirs and a Section Coach for the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. I also teach privately and for Music in Offices in London.
I am so passionate about teaching healthy vocal technique to improve the overall sound and dexterity of a choir. When I joined Polymnia in 2021, I was so excited to build on their strong foundations and work on more detailed techniques such as text production and the role of airflow. The choir have taken this in-depth work in their stride and are continually improving. I also thoroughly enjoy programming such varied programmes, from a cappella classical to indulgent contemporary repertoire.
Polymnia encapsulates everything I love about singing and choral conducting; creating beautiful music in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Going forward I hope to keep this atmosphere alive, but push the choir to new heights, both musically and vocally.
I moved to Milton Keynes in 2023 from London and in my spare time enjoy indoor climbing sessions, running the Redways and exploring the beautiful countryside.
My website is jessicanorton.co.uk, and examples of my vocal technique videos can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@jessicanortonmusician\