The Pianist
About The "Friends" |
| The Friends of Hampshire County Children's Choir, is a registered charity that aims to provide support to the choir and its musical director.
The Friends principal aim is to raise funds for items such as music, travel, accommodation, and refreshments. It's members also provide support at rehearsals, concerts and other events throught out the year. The Friends consist primarily of parents of the Choir's Members, with a committee being elected annually at the AGM. |
Mike Saunders, the HCCC pianist, has been accompanying choirs for 25 years. He has worked with Lissa Gray since 1997 both for the Hampshire County Children's Choir and more recently the National Childrens Choir of Great Britian.
His versatility in playing a wide range of styles from classical to jazz or blues has stood him in good stead in tackling the choir’s varied repertoire.
As well as being a busy pianist, Mike also teaches piano and is an occasional composer of hymns/sacred songs for his local church. Mike’s main source of income is as a piano tuner, a profession he has pursued for over twenty years, based from his home in Stockbridge, where he lives with his wife, and their two teenage daughters.
More information about Mike can also be found on his website: www.hampshirepianotuner.co.uk.
