Emma Rowland-Elsen | Leading the Movement for Mentally-Healthy Choirs in the UK
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Real Choirs

Exploring the real experiences of choirs and singers.
CASE STUDY:

Alfreton Treble Clef Choir: The Harmonised Choir Audit

In Summer 2025, I helped the Alfreton Treble Clef Choir (Derbyshire) who wanted an audit of their mental health and inclusion practices.  Here's what happened.
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SINGER STORY

What it's like to be in Choir as a Neurodivergent Singer

Sarah, a member of one of my community choirs, has written this brave and honest blog post about what it's like to be part of a large and busy choir when you have Autism and ADHD.
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CASE STUDY:

Building an Inclusive Future in a Large, Mixed Choir

In May 2025, I worked with a vibrant and ambitious choir based in the heart of the city of London. With over 60 singers from a range of backgrounds, they had grown rapidly in recent years and were beginning to face some familiar tensions surrounding inclusion.  This is the work we did together.
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CASE STUDY:

Quiet Culture Shifts for a Chorus Set in its Ways

A small, mixed community choir in the USA, with a strong performance focus, contacted me with a few issues: struggling with navigating resistance, supporting trans inclusion, and setting new culture norms.  These are some of the changes I suggested.
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Want to bring this work to your choir?
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Whether you're a grassroots group or a high-profile ensemble, inclusion doesn't mean doing everything - it means doing what's right for your singers.  Let’s chat about how I can support your choir to lead with confidence, care, and clarity.

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MENTALLY-HEALTHY CHOIRS: EMMA ROWLAND-ELSEN
CONSULTANT IN CHOIR INCLUSION AND MENTAL HEALTH

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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • About Me
    • The Science Bit
    • Archive
  • Services
    • Choir Audit
    • WORKSHOP: Every Voice Belongs
    • Podcast
    • Border Belles Ladies' Choir
  • Resources
    • Inclusion and Mental Health Policy TEMPLATE
    • Mentally-Healthy Choirs Toolkit
  • Real Choirs
  • Blog
  • Contact