MUSICIAN

Rhiannon has been singing and playing the piano for nearly twenty years. Performing in various groups, shows and choirs throughout her youth, including the English Schools' Choir and YMT: UK, she then went on to study at the University of Oxford (Geography) with the John Bain Choral Scholarship. Whilst there she participated in a number of musical groups, including the award-winning Oxford Gargoyles, touring across the world and performing in some of the finest music venues. Simultaneously she gained a Distinction in her ATCL Diploma in Musical Theatre from Trinity College, London.
Since graduating Rhiannon has been working part-time as a professional singer and pianist, alongside her acting career.
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Rhiannon's album, 'Rhiannon Drake sings the songs of Cole Porter and Friends', is now available!
Please contact Rhiannon at [email protected] for purchasing and further information.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Trinity College, London ATCL Diploma in Musical Theatre (Performance) with Distinction
RSCM Gold Award, with Distinction
Grade 8 Singing (ABRSM), with Distinction
Grade 8 Piano (ABRSM)
Flute/Recorder (Basic)
Arranging
Choral singing
A cappella
Musical direction
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Professional Musical Theatre and Cabaret Performer
VoXelle (A Cappella Trio), www.voxelle.co.uk
2πR (Vocals/Keys duo), www.2pir.weebly.com
The Red Soul Brigade: Funk and Soul Band (Lead Vocals)
Down for the Count: Funk and Soul Band (Dep Vocalist)
BBC Symphony Chorus (Chorus Member)
Dot's Funk Odyssey: Funk and Soul Band (Vocalist, 2009-2010)
The Oxford Gargoyles: Jazz A Cappella Singers, Winners of the Voice Festival: UK, 2010 (Vocalist, 2007-2010)
John Bain Choral Scholar: St Peter's College, Oxford (2010)
Choral Scholar: St Peter's College, Oxford (2007 - 2009)
RADA Musical Theatre Short Course (2009)
YMT: UK
Studio 8: Rock/Pop Band (Vocalist, 2005-2007)
English Schools' Choir: Rutter's Requiem (Soprano Soloist) / Bernstein's Chichester Psalms
St Catherine's Singers (BBC Youth Choir of the Year)
TEACHING
TEACHING
Head of Singing and Music at the Fresh-Arts Theatre School.
Private teaching for entry into ABRSM, LAMDA and Trinity Guildhall Singing exams.
Rhiannon Drake
Musical Theatre