2012
Blackpool Football Club - 15th December 7pm 2012
Jennifer will be singing inside the football club: two 50 minute sets of contemporary and Christmas songs.
Trafford Centre Coast - Christmas Event - 15th December - 12 noon to 4pm
Jennifer will be performing with friend and fellow soprano Laura Sharley in an event at Manchester's The Trafford Centre. She seems to have become a regular fixture with the company!
The Christie Carol Concert - The Monastry, Manchester - Tuesday 11th December 2012 - SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT
The Monastery Manchester
Tuesday 11th December
7:00 - 9:15pm
With Martin Toal and guests
A fun-filled family festive night of Christmas music. Renowned Manchester tenor Martin Toal is proud to be supporting The Christie once again.
Accompanied by special guests, Martin will perform alongside Beaver Road Primary and Northenden Community School children's choirs on the evening.
Refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening.
Doors open at 6pm
There is complimentary car parking available.
The monastery is located just two miles from the city centre. For more information on the venue and directions please visit www.themonastery.co.uk
Unfortunately we have now SOLD all our tickets. For more information, please phone the charity on 0161 446 3988.
The Monastery Manchester
Tuesday 11th December
7:00 - 9:15pm
With Martin Toal and guests
A fun-filled family festive night of Christmas music. Renowned Manchester tenor Martin Toal is proud to be supporting The Christie once again.
Accompanied by special guests, Martin will perform alongside Beaver Road Primary and Northenden Community School children's choirs on the evening.
Refreshments will be available to purchase on the evening.
Doors open at 6pm
There is complimentary car parking available.
The monastery is located just two miles from the city centre. For more information on the venue and directions please visit www.themonastery.co.uk
Unfortunately we have now SOLD all our tickets. For more information, please phone the charity on 0161 446 3988.
Manchester Christmas Markets - December 2012
Jennifer can be found caroling and bringing classical music to the crowds at the Manchester Christmas markets. Keep your eyes peeled the next time you are in town!
The smell of cinnamon, German sausage and Dutch cheese will return once again in November in the guise of the city’s famous Christmas Markets.
Thousands of visitors will once again stroll through stalls selling a plethora of fresh food, handmade gifts and toys.
Markets will be set up in eight locations across the city :
Albert Square European market
King Street French market
St Ann’s Square and Exchange Street German market
Brazennose Street World market
Exchange Square and Corn Exchange
New Cathedral Street
source: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1588380_manchester-christmas-markets-2012-a-guide-to-the-citys-festive-stalls
The smell of cinnamon, German sausage and Dutch cheese will return once again in November in the guise of the city’s famous Christmas Markets.
Thousands of visitors will once again stroll through stalls selling a plethora of fresh food, handmade gifts and toys.
Markets will be set up in eight locations across the city :
Albert Square European market
King Street French market
St Ann’s Square and Exchange Street German market
Brazennose Street World market
Exchange Square and Corn Exchange
New Cathedral Street
source: http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1588380_manchester-christmas-markets-2012-a-guide-to-the-citys-festive-stalls
The Sirens @Burnham United Reformed Church - 24th November - 7.30pm
The Sirens
Perform Live at
Burnham United Reformed Church
Saturday 24th November
7.30pm
Jennifer Coleman ~ Soprano
Alexandria Wynn ~ Mezzo-soprano
Meinir Roberts ~ Soprano
James Vaughan ~ Piano
The Sirens are a Classical Opera Group who met while studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. They work closely together to perfect three part harmony while singing their own arrangements of famous classical arias, power ballads and pop songs - ranging from love songs to religious melodies.
Find out more about the girls at:
www.the-sirens.co.uk
Tickets cost: £10 Adults/£8 concessions
To book or for more info call Jennifer on 07791123591
A donation from the evening will be given to the church.
Perform Live at
Burnham United Reformed Church
Saturday 24th November
7.30pm
Jennifer Coleman ~ Soprano
Alexandria Wynn ~ Mezzo-soprano
Meinir Roberts ~ Soprano
James Vaughan ~ Piano
The Sirens are a Classical Opera Group who met while studying at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. They work closely together to perfect three part harmony while singing their own arrangements of famous classical arias, power ballads and pop songs - ranging from love songs to religious melodies.
Find out more about the girls at:
www.the-sirens.co.uk
Tickets cost: £10 Adults/£8 concessions
To book or for more info call Jennifer on 07791123591
A donation from the evening will be given to the church.
Europe Business Assembly - International Socrates Awards - 26th October
Oxford Town Hall
Jennifer is excited to have been invited to sing during the ceremony of The Europe Business Assembly's International Socrates Awards at the Oxford Town Hall. Jenny will be accompanied by Christopher Boodle on the Organ as she sings some Uplifting repertoire.
Bridgewater Introducing - Tuesday 16th October 2012
Jennifer and her trio The Sirens will be performing at the Bridgewater Hall as part of their Bridgewater introducing scheme.
More information to follow soon.
More information to follow soon.
Jennifer sings solo in the final of Windsor's got Talent ~ Sunday 30th September ~ The Theatre Royal Windsor
Jennifer has been selected to perform in the final of Windsor's got Talent in front of her home crowd of Berkshire people at the Theatre Royal Windsor.
Come along and give support for Jennifer as she performs one song to try and win over the judges and the audiences.
Come along and give support for Jennifer as she performs one song to try and win over the judges and the audiences.
Performance at Coast in The Arndale Manchester ~ Saturday 29th September 2012
Jennifer and her colleague Alex Wynn will be performing solos and duets throughout the day at an event in Manchester's Arndale Centre. Come along for a great day out of shopping and for some beautiful Music.
Abingdon Summer School for Solo Singers 11th-17th August 2012
Jennifer is pleased to announce that she has received a bursary to study and perform at Abingdon Summer School for Solo singers.
Abingdon Summer School for Solo Singers is an intensive training course for aspiring solo singers from home and abroad, who already have experience of solo performance. This year's summer school takes place during Saturday 11th August - Friday 17th August, 2012.
The Summer School assembles a team of expert teachers with complementary skills and a passionate interest in the development of singers. The timetable is carefully organised to give exactly the same teaching time and performance opportunities to each student. The students experience an intense, but highly supportive, conservatoire atmosphere.
As the name implies, the prime focus for the week's activities will be each singer's individual development as a solo performer. Each student performs daily in masterclasses and several times in concerts during the week. In addition there are group sessions in Alexander Technique, movement, physical awareness and stress release.
The course is eminently suitable for anyone wishing to develop performing skills to a high level.
Abingdon Summer School for Solo Singers is an intensive training course for aspiring solo singers from home and abroad, who already have experience of solo performance. This year's summer school takes place during Saturday 11th August - Friday 17th August, 2012.
The Summer School assembles a team of expert teachers with complementary skills and a passionate interest in the development of singers. The timetable is carefully organised to give exactly the same teaching time and performance opportunities to each student. The students experience an intense, but highly supportive, conservatoire atmosphere.
As the name implies, the prime focus for the week's activities will be each singer's individual development as a solo performer. Each student performs daily in masterclasses and several times in concerts during the week. In addition there are group sessions in Alexander Technique, movement, physical awareness and stress release.
The course is eminently suitable for anyone wishing to develop performing skills to a high level.
Dartington Summer School 4th - 11th August 2012
Jennifer is pleased to announce that she has received a bursary to study and perform at Dartington international Summer school.
Dartington International Summer School takes place at the heart of the idyllic Dartington Hall estate just outside Totnes in South Devon. For five weeks every summer the estate welcomes a vibrant community of musicians and music-lovers drawn from all corners of the globe.
We offer a wide range of courses, embracing a huge range of instruments, genres and periods. We also present a rich and varied programme of performances and lectures. The Summer School welcomes everyone who wants to enjoy music, from conservatoire students and professionals to enthusiastic amateurs and late starters. All convene in one place to experience The Summer School’s particular blend of musical alchemy.
Dartington International Summer School takes place at the heart of the idyllic Dartington Hall estate just outside Totnes in South Devon. For five weeks every summer the estate welcomes a vibrant community of musicians and music-lovers drawn from all corners of the globe.
We offer a wide range of courses, embracing a huge range of instruments, genres and periods. We also present a rich and varied programme of performances and lectures. The Summer School welcomes everyone who wants to enjoy music, from conservatoire students and professionals to enthusiastic amateurs and late starters. All convene in one place to experience The Summer School’s particular blend of musical alchemy.
BIC Gapaway Finalist: South America 18th June-18th July 2012
http://4coloursgapaway.co.uk/entry/Jennifer/
Over the past 4 months BIC invited students from across the UK to submit their entries to win a trip of a lifetime to one of 4 destinations around the world courtesy of BIC®.
They’ve narrowed down all those entries and found their 4 intrepid travellers. Jennifer has WON A TRIP TO SOUTH AMERICA FOR A MONTH!!!! Whilst she's away, she will be blogging about her adventures and she will need your help. The grand prize of £4000 is determined by the traveller whom accrues the most votes during their excursion and this is where you come in. You will have 1 vote to cast on your favourite traveller, the one who makes you laugh, cry or simply green with envy.
They’ve narrowed down all those entries and found their 4 intrepid travellers. Jennifer has WON A TRIP TO SOUTH AMERICA FOR A MONTH!!!! Whilst she's away, she will be blogging about her adventures and she will need your help. The grand prize of £4000 is determined by the traveller whom accrues the most votes during their excursion and this is where you come in. You will have 1 vote to cast on your favourite traveller, the one who makes you laugh, cry or simply green with envy.
Jennifer Coleman - Final Recital - Studio 7 - RNCM - May 31st 2012 - 4.30pm
Jennifer is thrilled to reveal that she recieved a high first for her Final Recital at the Royal Northern College of Music with a mark of 74.
Fiançailles pour rire ~ Francis Poulenc
I. La Dame d'André
II. Dans l'herbe
III. Il vole
IV. Mon cadavre est doux comme un gant
V. Violon
VI. Fleurs
3 French Nursery Songs ~ Alan Rawsthorne
I. Je suis un gentil poupon
II. Il pleut, il pleut, bergère
III. Fais do-do, Pierrot mon p'tit frère
A Song for the Lord Mayor's Table ~ William Walton
1. The Lord Mayor's Table
2. Glide Gently
3. Wapping Old Stairs
4. Holy Thursday
5. The Contrast
6. Rhyme
Fiançailles pour rire ~ Francis Poulenc
I. La Dame d'André
II. Dans l'herbe
III. Il vole
IV. Mon cadavre est doux comme un gant
V. Violon
VI. Fleurs
3 French Nursery Songs ~ Alan Rawsthorne
I. Je suis un gentil poupon
II. Il pleut, il pleut, bergère
III. Fais do-do, Pierrot mon p'tit frère
A Song for the Lord Mayor's Table ~ William Walton
1. The Lord Mayor's Table
2. Glide Gently
3. Wapping Old Stairs
4. Holy Thursday
5. The Contrast
6. Rhyme
The Sirens @Live and Unsigned 2012 - Southern England Final - 26th May 12.30pm - Portsmouth Guildhall
The Sirens have taken the judging panel of the UK’s biggest original music competition by storm and are now just one good performance away from playing at London’s O2 in the Grand Final of Live and Unsigned which is part of Live Fest; London’s biggest indoor festival. They were voted by judges as one of the best in the Regional Final Showcase and now The Sirens will be competing against the most talented bands and artists in the country in the Southern England Final on the 26th May at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
The Sirens battled against the best talent in the region, to secure a coveted spot in the Area Finals and now have the opportunity to prove that they are the hottest unsigned act in the UK. Acts taking part in the live Area Final Showcase in front of hundreds of spectators will also get to perform to a professional judging panel, including judges from Radio One, Kerrang and Choice FM.
For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com. Or better still come down and support The Sirens; you can purchase tickets from the website http://www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/purchase
At the Regional final, The Sirens were spotted by Portsmouth Music Festival and invited to perform at the Festival.
The Girls also won the Exposure award with the prize of a day in Rivers recording studios.
The Sirens battled against the best talent in the region, to secure a coveted spot in the Area Finals and now have the opportunity to prove that they are the hottest unsigned act in the UK. Acts taking part in the live Area Final Showcase in front of hundreds of spectators will also get to perform to a professional judging panel, including judges from Radio One, Kerrang and Choice FM.
For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com. Or better still come down and support The Sirens; you can purchase tickets from the website http://www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/purchase
At the Regional final, The Sirens were spotted by Portsmouth Music Festival and invited to perform at the Festival.
The Girls also won the Exposure award with the prize of a day in Rivers recording studios.
C4 - Hidden Talent - 9pm Tuesdays - Freediving May 2012
Jennifer was involved in the Channel 4 documentary Hidden Talenthttp://www.channel4.com/programmes/hidden-talent
Out of hundreds of people tested, Jenny was one of the last 5 in the casting process for FREEDIVING.
After a day of skills at Crystal Palace in London, she was then selected to be one of the final 6 to spend a week learning to freedive at Vobster Quay.
Since then Jennifer has taken up freediving as a hobby and recently competed in the British Freediving Association's National pool championships where she won Best Newcomer.
Jennifer also filmed an interview for a follow up show to be aired after the series regarding where people are at now and how Hidden Talent has changed their life.
For more information about where Jennifer learned to freedive, contact Steve Millard (http://www.freedivers.co.uk/team/stevemillard.asp). Steve is based in the North of England and has trained some of the best UK freedivers including British Record Holders.
If you are interested in trying freediving, please e-mail apneaboy111@hotmail.com for details of the courses he runs.
If you missed the series, you can catch up on 4od here: http://www.channel4.com/programmes/hidden-talent/4od
Singing at an Event ~ Coast in The Trafford Centre ~ 19th May 2012 ~ 12-6pm
Two of The Sirens, Jennifer Coleman and Alexandria Wynn, will be singing a couple of popular ballads, classical songs and arias every hour at Coast in Manchester's The Trafford Centre for a the launch of the official Coast new spring summer wear. And to celebrate there will be drinks & canapés served throughout the day. This is part of The Sirens promoting themselves in the Area Final of Live and Unsigned 2012.
We would love it if you could come along and listen to some beautiful Music while also being surrounded by the most glamorous dresses and accessories in Coast's fashion shop in the Trafford Centre.
As publicised in The Manchester Evening News on Friday 27th April 2012.
We would love it if you could come along and listen to some beautiful Music while also being surrounded by the most glamorous dresses and accessories in Coast's fashion shop in the Trafford Centre.
As publicised in The Manchester Evening News on Friday 27th April 2012.
Britain does Variety - Saturday 28th April 2012 7.30pm - Princes Hall Theatre, ALDERSHOT
Jennifer and The Sirens are though to the final of Britain does Variety 2012! Come and support them in Aldershot as they perform in front of agents and bookers and compete for a place in the National final in London.
The 560-seat Princes Hall Theatre is part of a friendly, multi-purpose entertainment centre located in the heart of Aldershot and just a short 10 minute walk from Aldershot railway station.
Parking is available at Warburgh multi-story adjacent to the theatre.
Princes Hall Theatre
Princes Way
Aldershot
Hampshire GU11 1NX
www.princeshall.com
The Sirens @Live and Unsigned 2012 - Regional Final - 22nd April 2.30pm - Highlight, Portsmouth
Live and Unsigned 2012 Regional Final
22nd April - 12.30pm - Portsmouth
One contestant who has caught the eye of Judges this year is local talent The Sirens with their classical trio, now competing in the Regional Final, after making it through the auditions beating hundreds of other hopefuls. Jennifer Coleman, Charlotte Hewett and Alexandra Wynn are now preparing for the Regional Final Showcase on 22nd April at Highlight, Unit R04, Blvd Buildings, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth for the opportunity to progress towards the Grand Final at Live Fest at The O2 in London.
For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com. Or better still come down and support The Sirens; you can purchase tickets from the website http://www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/purchase
FIND OUT MORE AT: www.the-sirens.co.uk
22nd April - 12.30pm - Portsmouth
One contestant who has caught the eye of Judges this year is local talent The Sirens with their classical trio, now competing in the Regional Final, after making it through the auditions beating hundreds of other hopefuls. Jennifer Coleman, Charlotte Hewett and Alexandra Wynn are now preparing for the Regional Final Showcase on 22nd April at Highlight, Unit R04, Blvd Buildings, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth for the opportunity to progress towards the Grand Final at Live Fest at The O2 in London.
For more information go to the website www.LiveandUnsigned.UK.com. Or better still come down and support The Sirens; you can purchase tickets from the website http://www.liveandunsigned.uk.com/tickets/purchase
FIND OUT MORE AT: www.the-sirens.co.uk
Julie - Carousel - Rogers & Hammerstein- 18th February 2012 & 31st March
A production directed by Jeff Lawton. Performances in Wigan and Bury (Manchester). More details to follow soon...
Extra - La Traviata - Verdi - Saturday 17th March 7.30pm - Liverpool Empire 2012
The Ukraine National Opera/Ellen Kent Opera Company
This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century,La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta.
There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in La Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the ‘Brindisi’, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet ‘Un Di Felice’ and Violetta’s haunting aria ‘Addio Del Passato’.
Starring Maria Tsonina as Violetta*
This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
‘First-rate singing’
The Stage
‘Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear-jerking’
Liverpool Echo
‘An opera lover’s dream’
Manchester Evening News
This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.
A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century,La Dame aux Camelias. Based on a true story, it tells of the passionate consumptive Violetta.
There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in La Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the ‘Brindisi’, the best known drinking song in opera, the duet ‘Un Di Felice’ and Violetta’s haunting aria ‘Addio Del Passato’.
Starring Maria Tsonina as Violetta*
This production will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
‘First-rate singing’
The Stage
‘Uplifting, charming, heroic and finally tear-jerking’
Liverpool Echo
‘An opera lover’s dream’
Manchester Evening News
Catch a glimpse of Jennifer on BBC1's "Britain's favourite Supermarket foods" 15th February 2012 and on Iplayer
Catch a glimpse of me drinking tea in this (go to 9:37 minutes) :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01c89y8/Britains_Favourite_Supermarket_Foods/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01c89y8/Britains_Favourite_Supermarket_Foods/
RNCM Opera Scenes - Tuesday 24th January 6pm
Sir John in Love – Ralph Vaughan Williams
To be sung in English
Mrs Page Jennifer Coleman
Mrs Ford Frances Marshfield
Mrs Quickly Natasha Best
To be sung in English
Mrs Page Jennifer Coleman
Mrs Ford Frances Marshfield
Mrs Quickly Natasha Best
An Italian New Year's Eve @ STRADA Spinningfields, Manchester
Jenny with be singing a couple of sets of Italian songs to sing in the New Year!
