Meeting some of the singers from the University Chamber Choir. This week, (hailing stanuchly from Somerset!), soprano Emma Murton.

Bear necessities ?

How did you get into choral singing ? When being raised by a pack of wolves in the darkest glades of Somerset, a knack for loud howling was useful. Upon returning to the human world this progressed onto choral singing at Wells Cathedral and Somerset County Youth Choir.

What’s your favourite piece ? Very hard choice! Although I am prone to bouts of gibberish folk tunes that arise from testing barrels of cider, I will always love singing The Long Day Closes by Sullivan.

What’s your best/worst memory about singing in a choir ? My worst moment was when I was in a chorus singing Rutter’s Requiem at Wells cathedral. As we turned to move off the raised scaffolding the heel of my shoe got stuck and I stumbled, dropped all my music and watched it plonk the head of the person in front whilst I was left windmilling the air to gain some balance, managing to successfully whack most of the altos as I did!

The best was definitely getting to further my choral experience at University.

What do you find is the most inspirational aspect of choral singing ? Well it reminds me of my wolf roots, and also of the glorious union of everyone joining together in song. It’s a instrument which is part of everyone and is a sometimes scary thing to share. It also is good for letting off from animal instincts without having to throw mud about!