Nevin has two daughters, Nina (cello, voice) and Tashie (soprano sax, voice) who have been attending and enjoying EYSM since 2022. He was a prize-winning boy soprano in his native Northern Ireland more years ago than he cares to remember and has always had an interest in supporting music and the joy and positivity it...
Jenny is an experienced Chartered Accountant having worked as an accountant and advisor to companies across many sectors and locations, including several large international NGOs. She brings her depth of experience with financial reporting and planning to support EYSM. Jenny has grown up playing in a variety of musical ensembles and is pleased her son...
Paul completed a Geography degree at the University of Nottingham, before post-graduate studies in Education at Manchester Metropolitan University. Paul has worked at three comprehensive schools in Wigan, Bolton and has been Head of Geography at Bury Church of England High School since 2014. Paul has led international field trips to California, Greece and Iceland...
Mary Sherwood is a retired nurse who has been involved with EYSM for many years. All Mary’s children were students on the EYSM course over a number of years and she very much hopes that her grandchildren will soon do the same. In other musical activity, Mary has voluntarily organised and masterminded several youth tours...
Nobody could have imagined that a flyer spotted on a visit to the UK would lead to MacDaniels being part of EYSM for over 20 years. Robin joined in 2000, followed by Susanna and Steph. Susanna became House-staff and Steph is now a well-established member of the Core Team. The next generation has moved up...
Jacqui has been involved with EYSM for over 20 years, working in the on-course office and as a member of house-staff. All of her three children have played in the orchestras. As a Practice Nurse, Jacqui worked at two busy GP Surgeries specialising in diabetes care and immunisations. At EYSM, she is a member of...
Sheila has supported EYSM from its beginning and, throughout the year, sources much of the music used at EYSM. As a violinist, Sheila has played in many local orchestras and she taught and ran a school string group which toured abroad with the Music Dept. With husband John, she ran the St Albans Music Festival...
A musician who has attended every EYSM course until 2017, Marilyn has actively supported it throughout that time as an accompanist, health-care monitor and valued office support. As Vice-Chairman and then Chairman, of The British & International Federation of Festivals, Marilyn strongly supported EYSM and encouraged festivals to offer bursary places on the course. Over...
Neill trained as a pianist and clarinettist at Bretton Hall College, University of Leeds, before post-graduate studies at Durham University. He is the Award-winning Headteacher of Highfurlong School – a school for students who need educational support, often with the help of music. Highfurlong was voted ‘Happiest School of the Year’ in 2019. Previously a...
Elizabeth studied Classics at Swansea, Oxford and Exeter and has a keen interest in all things musical. She is currently Head of Boarding at Truro High School for Girls, with overall pastoral responsibility for students aged 11-18. Elizabeth has previously held pastoral and academic roles in both Junior and Sixth Form boarding houses at Cheltenham...
