Coral Gould first qualified as a teacher at Birmingham College of Education, where she specialised in Music, Movement and Drama. She continued music studies and obtained diplomas in school music, piano and singing. Her class teaching career was spent in both Independent and State schools, where she taught music to all age groups including adults. She now has a busy private teaching practice. She was a member of the vocal staff of the Birmingham Junior Conservatoire from 1999 - 2007. Numerous current freelance projects include vocal teacher training. She has produced and directed Music Theatre Productions and is Conductor of the Coral Gould Singers. She is General Secretary of the Association of Teachers of Singing, an Examiner for London College of Music, a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians and the British Voice Association. She is an adjudicator member of the British and International Federation of Festivals. We are delighted that she is able to adjudicate at the 2009 Watford Festival.

• Entries and enquiries to the Choral & Vocal Secretary.

• A stamped addressed envelope is essential for you to receive a timetable.

• Competitors requiring an accompanist should contact Shirley Woods Tel: 020 8440 7609

• Please time your songs carefully and make sure they do not exceed the time limit. You may sing two short songs in a class if you wish.