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Susan Coates - Biography
Susan is a Lyric Soprano. She was awarded a B A Honours Degree in Music by The University of Bath and the Licentiate of The Royal Academy of Music, London. She is a well qualified vocal coach with several teaching diplomas including CTABRSM and has also studied piano and viola to Grade 8.
As a professional performer, Susan has an extensive knowledge of the operatic, oratorio and song repertoire. She has performed at leading venues in the UK and Europe and continues to perform on the concert platform at regular intervals. Susan also enjoys her work as a soprano providing entertainment for weddings, corporate events and other special occasions.
Susan continues her work in Music Education as a visiting singing coach at Stonar School, Atworth and Grittleton House School, both in Wiltshire. As a choir coach and animateur, Susan presents opera and singing workshops promoting the revival of singing in schools. She is also a 'Singing Leader' for the 'Sing Up' campaign.
As a member of Bath based, vocal ensemble Opera Sulis, Susan continues to perform in many of the city's historic houses and venues. She also travels all over the UK to perform with the company and as a soloist in her own right with many choral societies, male voice choirs and professional ensembles. She regularly sings with " Dinner Divas " who are based in Wiltshire and the vocal duo 'Two's Company' with fellow Opera Sulis soloist, Anne Braley.
Details of the many roles she has performed can be viewed on her repertoire pages.
Susan is a full member of the ISM. (Incorporated Society of Musicians) PCS, (Performer and Composers Section). PTS, (Private Teachers Section) and MES, (Musician in Education Section). She has worked with many established instrumental and singing professionals performing as soprano soloist in premieres of new works by contemporary British composers.
Susan is based in North Wiltshire within easy access of all major motorway's and rail services. She is a well qualified musician who can learn new music at speed. She continues to study with Rosa Mannion.
As a professional performer, Susan has an extensive knowledge of the operatic, oratorio and song repertoire. She has performed at leading venues in the UK and Europe and continues to perform on the concert platform at regular intervals. Susan also enjoys her work as a soprano providing entertainment for weddings, corporate events and other special occasions.
Susan continues her work in Music Education as a visiting singing coach at Stonar School, Atworth and Grittleton House School, both in Wiltshire. As a choir coach and animateur, Susan presents opera and singing workshops promoting the revival of singing in schools. She is also a 'Singing Leader' for the 'Sing Up' campaign.
As a member of Bath based, vocal ensemble Opera Sulis, Susan continues to perform in many of the city's historic houses and venues. She also travels all over the UK to perform with the company and as a soloist in her own right with many choral societies, male voice choirs and professional ensembles. She regularly sings with " Dinner Divas " who are based in Wiltshire and the vocal duo 'Two's Company' with fellow Opera Sulis soloist, Anne Braley.
Details of the many roles she has performed can be viewed on her repertoire pages.
Susan is a full member of the ISM. (Incorporated Society of Musicians) PCS, (Performer and Composers Section). PTS, (Private Teachers Section) and MES, (Musician in Education Section). She has worked with many established instrumental and singing professionals performing as soprano soloist in premieres of new works by contemporary British composers.
Susan is based in North Wiltshire within easy access of all major motorway's and rail services. She is a well qualified musician who can learn new music at speed. She continues to study with Rosa Mannion.
" Susan Coates..made her main aria one of the most musical of the evening."
Rian Evans for
'Opera Magazine'
Rian Evans for
'Opera Magazine'
"You possess a wonderful musical talent and we were all extremely appreciative that we were able to experience it yesterday, in the knowledge that if indeed my Mother was looking down on us all, as she confidently expected to be, she would be the most appreciative of all of us, of your lovely voice and musicality."
After a 'memorial' performance. Dec.2011 Mr B. Pendle. Wiltshire.
After a 'memorial' performance. Dec.2011 Mr B. Pendle. Wiltshire.
Susan has an extensive repertoire. For further details click the buttons below.
Susan as 'The Goddess of Victory' with Richard Edgar-Wilson and Patricia Rosario
"The Battle of Quiberon Bay"
The Roman Baths
Bath International Festival, May 2009.
Musical Director Robert Howarth.
"The Battle of Quiberon Bay"
The Roman Baths
Bath International Festival, May 2009.
Musical Director Robert Howarth.
Performance in Bath City Centre
Schedule 2012
3rd March 2012
Gala Concert
For Penelope Price-Jones
Marden House
Calne
Wiltshire
9th March 2012
A Night at the Opera
With Opera Sulis
Caldicott School
Farnham Royal
Buckinghamshire
11th March 2012
Concert (Music Education)
Wiltshire Music Centre
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
19th March 2012
Soloist for private memorial service.
Froxfield
Wiltshire
24th March 2012
Performance at
The White Lion
Bourton
Wiltshire
With Opera da Camera
27th March 2012
Concert (Music Education)
Grittleton House School
Wiltshire
12th May 2012
Soprano soloist
Trowbridge Philharmonic
Choral Society.
Haydn Paukenmesse
7th July 2012
Opera Gala
With Opera Sulis
Woodchester Mansion
Gloucestershire
15th September 2012
"Some Enchanted Evening"
With Opera Sulis and
The Noteworthy Chorus
St Andrew's Church
Chippenham
5th October 2012
Private performance
With Opera Sulis.
Castle Combe Manor
Nr Chippenham
Wiltshire.
23rd - 28th October 2012
Concert Tour
Berlin
Germany
3rd March 2012
Gala Concert
For Penelope Price-Jones
Marden House
Calne
Wiltshire
9th March 2012
A Night at the Opera
With Opera Sulis
Caldicott School
Farnham Royal
Buckinghamshire
11th March 2012
Concert (Music Education)
Wiltshire Music Centre
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire
19th March 2012
Soloist for private memorial service.
Froxfield
Wiltshire
24th March 2012
Performance at
The White Lion
Bourton
Wiltshire
With Opera da Camera
27th March 2012
Concert (Music Education)
Grittleton House School
Wiltshire
12th May 2012
Soprano soloist
Trowbridge Philharmonic
Choral Society.
Haydn Paukenmesse
7th July 2012
Opera Gala
With Opera Sulis
Woodchester Mansion
Gloucestershire
15th September 2012
"Some Enchanted Evening"
With Opera Sulis and
The Noteworthy Chorus
St Andrew's Church
Chippenham
5th October 2012
Private performance
With Opera Sulis.
Castle Combe Manor
Nr Chippenham
Wiltshire.
23rd - 28th October 2012
Concert Tour
Berlin
Germany
