Christopher Bell
Artistic Director
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Christopher Bell
Artistic Director
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Christopher is the co-founder and Artistic Director of NYCoS. Read his full biography here.
Joan Gibson
Chief Executive
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Joan has been Chief Executive of NYCoS since November 2007. She comes from a background of education, music and business.
Morag Campbell
Chief Executive Designate
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Morag Campbell, who joins NYCoS as the new Chief Executive in June, comes from Stevenson College, Edinburgh where she is currently Assistant Principal with a remit for the Creative Industries.
Stuart Dick
Director of Finance & Administration
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Stuart joined NYCoS in April 2011 having spent three years working as finance manager for NODA based in Peterborough. His remit will see him take responsibility for managing the increasingly complex finances of NYCoS as well as providing help and support to the chief executive on issues such as governance, strategic planning and office management.
Peter Muir
Director of Marketing & Communications
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Peter joined NYCoS in April 2012 having previously worked at Glasgow’s Concert Halls and has over twelve years experience in roles covering sales, retail, customer service, arts marketing and digital development. In this new post Peter will be be working with Vicky and Elaine to lead the strategic development of the marketing and publications functions.
Ruth Townsend
Head of National Choirs
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Ruth started with NYCoS in 2000 undertaking a variety of roles. She now manages the activities of all the National Choirs activities, including residentials, concerts, tours and Experience Days. She is also the PA to the Artistic Director.
Carole Allen
Head of Education & Outreach
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Carole manages all education projects and Kodály training events. She liaises with local authorities, schools, further and higher education providers, informal sector partners and establishes links with outside bodies such as BKA and HITS.
Lorna Rudden
Area Choirs Manager
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Lorna is responsible for managing the recruitment and membership for the Area Choirs and liaising with Local Authorities. She organises Training Days for staff and local coordinators and manages the Disclosure process.
Elaine Ellen
Publishing Manager
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Elaine joined NYCoS in January 2000. Initially she administered the Area Choirs and Publications, and was the first administrator for the National Boys Choir. She now looks after the much expanded Publications remit.
Louise Goodlad
Fundraising Manager
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Louise is responsible for raising funds for NYCoS through trusts and foundations and developing relationships with existing and potential sponsors. She also administers the Friends scheme.
Vicky Tibbitt
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Vicky joins NYCoS from a background in education and arts marketing. She manages all aspects of marketing communications including press, advertising and events.
Catherine Williams
Assistant Projects Administrator
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Catherine started with NYCoS as the Office Assistant before being promoted to her current role. She deals with the Area Choirs external engagements and their music library, as well as administering the Mini Music Makers classes.
Stuart Finnie
Office Assistant
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Eilidh Cochrane
Assistant Administrator
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Eilidh is delighted to return to NYCoS as the Assistant Administrator after spending three years in the NYCoS and two years as a YMI tutor. She will be assisting staff in Education and National Choirs with a variety of tasks and events.