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 Creating a Moment

I have always enjoyed writing music, to me it's such a fun part of being a musician. Now I write professionally, it's so rewarding to collaborate with different musicians and organisations to create music which celebrates people and places. 


In 2024, I was commissioned by Durham County Council to co-write a song for the reopening of the historic Whorlton Bridge. I worked with my friend Sam Slatcher from Citizen Songwriters to meet local people and create a song inspired by their stories and the local landscape.

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Here were are in our hard hats exploring the bridge as it was rebuilt- very stylish!

 

I'm so excited to perform the song at the official opening event soon.

In 2026, I am proud to have been selected by Northern Heartlands and Into the Light Durham to receive a Cultivate Commission to create a piece of music with and for the different community groups who are based at TCR Hub in Barnard Castle.

In the last few years I have done lots of work in the historically significant town of Shildon, celebrating the heritage of the railways.

 Shildon Town

You can hear my song Footsteps of Giants for free by clicking here. This is a recording I made with Shildon Institute Singers

 

A digital copy is also available from Bandcamp and the proceeds from these sales will go to support the important work of Citizen Songwriters.

In 2025, I worked with schools at Locomotion, Shildon to help them write and perform a new verse of a song to celebrate 200 years of trains.  You can read more about the project here.

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 If you'd like to talk to me about writing music for a special project, please get in touch with me and I'll be happy talk to you about it.

 Making Musical Memories

"Rosie, you're wonderful, I am completely over the moon. Your singing was fantastic, you really brought the songs to life." Ron

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 This is Mike, Ron and Val holding the CD that I recorded for them of the love songs their Dad wrote for their Mum during the war.

 I arranged the songs based on some sketches and words that Ron found in the loft, added some piano accompaniment and recorded them at TCR Hub, Barnard Castle. It was a surprise gift for his family, which they loved.

"Rosie, what a wonderful night we had last night. We can't thank you enough. A magical moment for me." Ron

 If you'd like to talk to me about writing or arranging a song just for you, please get in touch with me and I'll be happy to chat to you about it.

Songs of Love

Commissioning a song for someone you love is a unique gift that lasts forever.

I write and arrange music for life's big moments, including weddings,  anniversaries, Christenings and naming ceremonies.

I'll record your song for you and your loved ones to keep and share. I can also perform it live for you at your special event, or just for you.

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My composition 'Love and Joy' which I performed at a Golden Wedding anniversary celebration.

 Write Your Songs 

 Many of my voice students are songwriters themselves. I can help you bring out your own original voice, get unstuck on your songwriting and just be a friendly pair of ears to help you thrive creatively. 

I have also sung on recordings for my students and other musicians using the excellent recording facilities at TCR Hub.

If you'd like to talk to me about your music, please get in touch for a chat.

Feel Good Singing

I'm here to help you feel good about your singing voice. For easy tips and inspiration, you can sign up to receive my free email series below. 

For more musical fun and events, come and connect with me over on the socials 

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