Meet our team
Lucy
York, Pocklington
& Harrogate
Rosie
Bradford
Ellie
Leeds, Castleford
& Wakefield
Emily
Peterborough
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Hannah
Maynooth
Lucy McLean
Founder of Lucy's Pop Choir
Lucy is the choir's slightly bonkers Founder. Lucy started the choir in 2013 and since then, the choir family has just grown and grown!
Lucy wanted to create a choir with a super fun atmosphere, where lots of giggles are had and anyone can come along! This community approach has been a big hit and despite being a 'casual' choir, they sound incredible!
Throughout lockdown in 2020 & 2021, Lucy kept very busy advocating for choirs across the UK alongside many other choir directors when the government guidelines were treating choirs unfairly in comparison to other sectors. She even appeared on Good Morning Britain as part of the campaign to allow choirs to meet together again.
Lucy is also a trained vocal coach & teacher and has trained with some of the best voice teachers in the world through the Institute for Vocal Advancement.
Lucy's goal with the choir is to keep spreading happiness and joy through laughter and singing. Best job ever!
A bit about Rosie...
Rosie Doonan
Bradford & Leeds
Choir Director
Name: Rosie Doonan
Which sessions do you run: Leeds & Bradford
Go to Karaoke Song: River Deep Mountain High!
A little bit about you: Yorkshire born and bred, from Shakey Wakey and now residing in Shipley. I worked as a touring / session singer for 15 years around the world. LOVE making music and I'm. massive GOT / Lord of the Rings fan!
Top 3 artists of all time: Nina Simone, Feist & Aretha Franklin
Favourite thing about choir: The best thing is the community spirit among the members. They're incredible inclusive and welcoming and everyone leaves with a smile on their face. It's amazing how singing brings us all together and makes us ALL feel the better for it!
A random fact about you: I performed on Jools Holland with Peter Gabriel and an excellent orchestra!
A bit about Ellie...
Ellie Houlahan
Wakefield & Leeds
Choir Director
Name: Ellie Houlahan
Which sessions do you run: Leeds & Wakefield
Go to Karaoke Song: This is a tough one. I love Karaoke soo much, I would have to say Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' as it's an opportunity for me to freshen up my country accent or anything Beautiful South as it always gets the crowd singing.
A little bit about you: Originally from the North East of England, I was brought to Leeds to Study a Music Degree at Leeds Conservatoire in 2020, Leeds has captured my heart since and I have not quite managed to escape yet. I'm music mad and a local Leeds singer songwriter so when you don't find me at choir I am gigging or writing with local upcoming coming Artists.
Top 3 artists of all time: As a true northerner my Favorite Artist is Sam Fender, followed by the likes of Leona Lewis and Florence + The Machine.
Favourite thing about choir: My favourite thing about choir is the laughter and friendship. It is so lovely to have such a genuine group of friends who always put a smile on your face and no doubt end up in a barrel of laughter at some point within the Choir Session. I don't think I've ever left without my face hurting from smiling.
A random fact about you: Okay so this is really random but when I was 7 years old I got onto Britain's Got Talent not to do singing but to do a comedy routine which included some very silly animal impressions. The plan was if I didn't get through for my terrible jokes to break out in immediate song and win the judges over that way. In the end I got too nervous to perform and never went to my live audition. Thank goodness otherwise I don't think I would of EVER lived that one down.
A bit about Emily...
Emily Hughes
Peterborough Choir Director
Name: Emily Hughes
Which sessions do you run: Mondays (Marholm) & Tuesdays (Werrington) in Peterborough
Go to Karaoke Song:Somebody to Love by Queen
A little bit about you: I'm Lucy's sister! Alongside all my choir shenanigans, I also run The Parent Guide to GCSE's, which helps parents figure out how in the heck to help their kids win at GCSE's without nagging them.
Top 3 artists of all time: Pink, Green Day, Queen
Favourite thing about choir: Listening to all you lovely lot singing together!!
A random fact about you: I can play lots of instruments... badly.
A bit about Cat...
Cat McEwan
Peterborough & Stamford
Choir Director
Name: Cat McEwan
Which sessions do you run: Peterborough & Stamford
Go to Karaoke Song: Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
A little bit about you: Born and bred in Stamford, but live in Peterborough now because my bank balance is not built for the Stamford house market! Primary Music Specialist by day, teaching small people about music - which is exactly as crazy as you'd expect!
Top 3 artists of all time: This is just too hard, I have a really eclectic taste so couldn't possibly pick just three! It's probably easier to say my bottom three, which are probably Gareth Gates, Jessie J and Dr Hook (I was traumatised after being forced to listen to one album on repeat at 14 in my first job as a waitress). But if you play any of them, I will probably still sing along!
Favourite thing about choir: Watching new friendships being made, and the goosebumps when the harmonies are on point! Also the naughtiness - there is always someone being silly and making everyone else laugh (I'm looking at you, Altos!). It's quite like being in the classroom sometimes, except at choir I don't have to do my best stern face and tell people off - I get to join in instead!
A random fact about you: I can play The Lone Ranger on my teeth!
A bit about Hannah...
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Hannah O'Rourke
Maynooth Choir Director
Name: Hannah O'Rourke
Which sessions do you run: Maynooth in Ireland!
Go to Karaoke Song: Unpopular opinion.......I can't stand Karaoke!!! If you had to twist my hand it would be All That Jazz from Chicago
A little bit about you: During the day I'm an Occupational Therapist working with people who have suffered a brain injury. I used to run the Leeds choir until I met an Irish man and he whisked me away to Ireland!! When I'm not at work or choir, you can find me up a mountain, on a long walk, or watching trashy TV (I have MANY guilty pleasures!!).
Top 3 artists of all time: Coldplay, Emeli Sandé or anything from a musical.....The Greatest Showman soundtrack would be up there!
Favourite thing about choir: It's something so different from my day to day job which can be very intense. No matter how tough a day it's been or how tired I am, I feel completely buzzed at the end of a session. It's great seeing how much people get enjoyment from just being together and achieving something.
A random fact about you: I absolutely love musicals.......I went to see Wicked 4 times in 1 year.
