Is your choir a brave, welcoming space for every voice - or are unseen barriers holding singers back? |
Many choir leaders want to be inclusive. They aim to care for their singers' mental wellbeing. But without clear support or an outside eye, it’s hard to know:
The Harmonised Choir Audit is here to help. It’s a warm, non-judgmental assessment of how your choir supports inclusion, accessibility, and mental health - led by an expert consultant in choirs, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed leadership. |
"The Audit process has been eye-opening for me and has really challenged me to think about why we do certain things in choir, and not just because 'that's how they've always been done!'"
- ALFRETON TREBLE CHOIR, DERBYSHIRE -
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Emma Rowland-ElsenSPECIALIST CONSULTANT IN CHOIR INCLUSION AND MENTAL HEALTH
Emma is a veteran choral conductor, sound-voice therapist and specialist consultant in choir inclusion and mental health. With over a decade of experience in trauma-informed leadership, vocal health and community music, she helps choirs build emotionally-intelligent, accessible, mentally-healthy and artistically-vibrant spaces, for every mind, body and voice.
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"The report was clear, kind and honest. The changes we've made are being felt already".
- COMMUNITY CHOIR LEADER, LONDON -
What is the Harmonised Choir Audit?
A structured, supportive analysis of your choir's:
🎶 Leadership values and policies
🎶 Rehearsal Environment
🎶 Vocal Practices
🎶 Performance Culture
🎶 Accessibility (Physical, Financial, Sensory)
🎶 Group Dynamics and Psychological Safety
You'll walk away with clear insights, concrete action steps and a renewed sense of purpose as a choir leader.
Looking for a bespoke package? You can put that together below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Looking for a bespoke package? You can put that together below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Who it's for:Meeting you where you are right now
I work with all sizes of choirs and levels of musical expertise. This is for you if:
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Why it matters:It's more than a Choir - it's a Community
For many, choir is the one space in the week where people feel seen, connected, and free. But behind the harmonies, too many singers are quietly masking, shrinking, or burning out to stay part of the group. When choirs aren't consciously inclusive or mentally healthy, even with the best intentions, they can:
The Harmonised Choir Audit can change all that. |
"As a semi-professional choir, we were anxious to extend the quality of music to the quality of care given to our singers. The Audit has given us numerous ways to do that".
- LK, YORKSHIRE -
Audit Packages
Enhancing Wellbeing, Retention, and Public Reputation
MINI AUDITFor choir leaders who want easy-to-action feedback and insight.
This package offers a quick but powerful snapshot of how your choir presents itself publicly - and whether your stated values and materials reflect a clear commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and mental health awareness. It includes: ✅ A short pre-audit form to provide context ✅ Review of your public-facing materials (website, socials, welcome packs, policies) ✅ A summary email with key observations and simple, actionable next steps. Visibility and Intention Package - from £149 |
FULL AUDIT + REPORTFor choirs wanting a formal evaluation for funding/board presentations or long-term strategic planning.
This package offers a structured, in-depth review of how your choir approaches inclusion, accessibility, and mental health—combining observation, discussion, and documentation to give you clear insights and practical next steps. It includes: ✅ A short pre-audit form to provide context ✅ Review of your public-facing materials (website, socials, welcome packs, policies) ✅ 75-min Zoom session with choir leader/committee ✅ Rehearsal observation (recorded) ✅ In-depth written report with ratings + action plan Insight and Implementation Package - from £349 (Option to add on Anonymous Singer Feedback and/or Repertoire Review at additional charge) |
CUSTOM TRAININGFor choirs ready to reimagine how they lead - with specialist support, team training, and lasting change.
This package is designed for choirs who want more than reflection—they want transformation. You'll get everything in the full audit, plus targeted training and support to embed new ways of working, improve psychological safety, and evolve your choir culture with confidence. It includes: ✅ Everything in the Full Audit package ✅ Custom wellbeing/inclusion training for your choir or leadership team (delivered online) ✅ Curated resources and recommended tools to embed change ✅ Email support for one month (for advice, reflection, or accountability) Integration and Change Package - from £749 |
Looking for something more...unique?
For support and guidance that's as specialist as your ensemble, I can offer:
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- Leadership strategy session (with your leader and/or committee)
- Singer listening circles/ anonymous feedback - Bespoke inclusion and mental health policy - Updated wording on socials and website - Advertising templates that centre around mental health/inclusion - Welcome pack ideas - Tip cards for singers - Wellbeing workshop guidance - Bespoke training sessions for your team |
- Grounding/Breathwork built in to your sessions
- Sensory map of your venue - Mental health/inclusion risk management (to use for submitting risk assessments or applying for funding) - Crisis debrief sessions - Pre/post-performance care plans - Onboarding support for new members - What helps/hurts me check-ins And much more. Individual items from £75. Just contact me to arrange your bespoke package today. |
