Here is a breif introduction from our new accompanist Lorna Flear, as we look forward to our upcoming concerts our 90th Year.

I started playing the piano at the age of 8 and quickly became involved in a variety of music groups, playing for school musicals including South Pacific, Bugsy Malone and The Boyfriend, as well as Staffordshire Recorders and Burton Sinfonia. I accompanied my daughter for her flute exams which led to me playing as a relief accompanist for South Derbyshire Music Centre choirs. I played for Force Ten, a jazz big band, from 2023-2025 and currently accompany both The Leaside Singers and Chameleon choirs.

I also recently started the Leaside Recorder group ‘Tootally Awesome’ as player/director and sing with the Swadlincote Messiah Choral Society, as well as attending singing events around the country, just for fun.

I regularly accompany all the workshops and conferences run by the National Association of Choirs including those led by Nicola Hunt, David Lawrence and Edward Rhys Harry.

It’s a real honour to be part of the 90th year celebrations with Sonara Singers and I’m looking forward to the upcoming concerts.

Lorna Flear