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Crib Notes Choir is run by local singers and choir leaders Eleanor Rastall and Louise Eekelaar.

Eleanor and Louise have always been involved in singing and have been good friends since they met at Trinity Laban over 10 years ago!

They are supported by Social Media Manager
Holly Jennings, a local mum and enthusiastic
choir singer. 

Louise Eekelaar,
Director and Facilitator

Louise is a professional singer and choir director based in London, and mum to 2 lively boys.

 

She is Director of Music at Holy Trinity Church in Brook Green, London, and was twice winner of the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance Early Music Competition. She sings in many small ensembles as a consort singer and soloist, including Cappella Nova, with whom she has toured Scotland, recorded CDs and performed in the Edinburgh Festival.

 

Having had the experience of being a new mum and then the challenges of looking after two children under 3 when her youngest was born, Louise is thrilled to be a part of Crib Notes Choir and to be able to offer parents an opportunity to do something for themselves and their own well-being through the power of music.

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Eleanor Rastall,
Director and Facilitator

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Eleanor is a Choir Leader and Singing Teacher based in South East London and a proud Aunty to three little monkeys. She specialises in running non-auditioned Community Choirs with strong wellbeing aims and high value placed on community, social connection and collaboration. She has a Masters in Vocal Performance from Trinty Laban and is a Vocal Health First Aider through Vocal Health Education

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As well as being a Director of Crib Notes Choir, Eleanor also co-Founded and runs Palace Acappella in Crystal Palace and runs choirs at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington. She has just accepted the role of Musical Director for Encore Choir in Surbiton, with whom she has long term links. 

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She loves helping her pupils and choir members develop their voices and skills - musical, vocal and other! - and particularly facilitating ease, flow and full enjoyment in their singing. 

Holly Jennings, 
Social Media Manager

Holly is an adopted South Londoner, having moved to Crystal Palace 7 years ago and never looked back.

 

Having not sung since Theatre school days she has rediscovered a love of singing in choirs  - much to the amusement of her son! 

 

After 20 years in Local Government she is enjoying a new career in social media management, currently working with small local businesses in the music and fitness fields, beautifully connecting the activities she is passionate about with her career. 

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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Júlia, Balham Club

Crib Notes was one of the highlights of my second maternity leave. It was quite impressive how we put together beautiful songs in such a short time. I felt cheery and refreshed after each session, even if the night before had been difficult… It was the perfect way to take care of myself; so important when you are taking care of a little one.

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Eve, Crystal Palace club

An absolute wellbeing boost. I can't think of a more wholesome, fulfilling, welcoming activity to do whilst on parental leave. What a fantastic environment to expose your babies to and I don't just mean the music. I'm sure they gain a lot from their parents doing something creative, physical and communal. I always feel welcome, and the songs stay with me for days, weeks and years in fact!

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Tali, Beckenham Club

It was so refreshing to find an activity that isn't your typical baby class, but that is as much for the mum as it is for the baby. Singing as part of a community in such an inclusive and supportive environment lifted me on the days that I felt totally depleted and sleep deprived - it has definitely been one of the highlights of my maternity leave!

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