Hannah Brine – Founder, Musical Director
Hannah Brine is a passionate choral conductor who believes that everyone can sing, regardless of experience or background. Growing up in a musical family, Hannah recognises the privilege of early musical exposure and has dedicated her career to making the joy of singing accessible to all. She firmly believes in the transformative power of music, whether it’s enjoyed once a week, once a month, or even once a year.
Hannah prides herself on creating safe, nurturing environments where singers of all levels can thrive. Her choirs work with some of the best professional musicians, maintaining high standards while inspiring participants to reach their full potential. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in the diverse and prestigious performances her choirs have delivered, including appearances at the Royal Variety Show, Olivier Awards, BBC Proms, and various TV and recording projects.
Hannah founded High Peak Singers in 2019. To read more about her work visit www.hannahbrine.uk.
Ed Simpson – Accompanist
Ed has lived in Derbyshire all his life. He studied at Chetham’s School of Music for 10 years from 2001. For five of those years, Ed trained as a chorister at Manchester Cathedral. He toured Paris and sang at Notre Dame and Saint Sulpice; he also toured America and performed in New York City.
Ed sang for the Queen’s Golden Jubilee service in 2002 and sang for BBC Songs of Praise. He regularly sang for BBC Radio 3 broadcasts and made several recordings. As Ed’s voice changed he had to re-audition as an instrumentalist at the age of 13 and focused on the Bassoon as his first study. He also studied the Organ and Contra Bassoon as his additional studies. His love for Jazz meant that he could study Jazz Piano in his last two years of school.
Since the age of 18 left when he left school, he has been building his business as a Piano/singing teacher and accompanist for choirs in the local north Derbyshire area where he lives, in Hayfield. Teaching at New Mills High School, several primary schools and at home.
Judith Ogden – PA to Hannah Brine
Judith grew up in Oxfordshire and studied for a degree in Music at Bristol University, graduating in 1994. She worked for a marketing production company in Bristol, and then for a marketing consultancy in Bath, before becoming a freelance arts administrator, and graphic and web designer in 2002. She has appeared as a singing extra in Christmas specials of Call the Midwife and Casualty, and on the soundtrack for TV ads and drama series, as well as on the sci-fi film Annihilation. She is married to the conductor and composer David Ogden, and has four children aged from 18 to 28 years.