Testimonials
Here you can see what ensemble members - as well as audience members - have said about Thomas in rehearsals, concerts, and more.
testimonials from some ensemble members...
"Thomas's easy friendly manner is both engaging and infectious. He is both encouraging and inclusive and I find this boosts one's confidence."
“I would like to say how much Thomas’ easy friendly manner is both engaging and infectious. He is both encouraging and inclusive and I find this boosts ones confidence - it is evident that others experience this as well.”
"The thing I particularly like about Thomas is his interest in us as people as well as just choir members. I feel he considers us in his decision making, in how he constructs the evening and in his relationship with everyone. He takes time to talk to individuals I have noticed so people get a real sense of belonging."
"Thomas is all I could wish for in a Conductor."
"I enjoy the fast pace at which he takes the rehearsal. He knows exactly what
he wants, and wastes no time getting it!"
"Please can we keep Thomas!"
“Thomas is like a breath of fresh air and I certainly thoroughly enjoyed rehearsals with him.”
"He is inspirational, able to teach us to sing to the best of our ability and also improve us,
and very engaging and friendly."
"I find Thomas clear to understand and does not go too fast. As a non-reader of music I have no problem following Thomas."
"I particularly like his sense of humour and his ability to bring the choir together!"
testimonials from some Audience members...
“The Director of Music was an excellent “Front of House” for the evening.”
“Thank you to the choir and to Thomas for a wonderful evening.”
“The applause at the end, shows how much everyone else enjoyed it, and how much you all love Thomas. I thought he was just so sweet the way he turned to face you and thanked you 'from the bottom of my heart'. I had a tear in my eye.”
“[The choir] are a very talented group and, under the direction of Thomas Mottershead, have gained a whole new joie de vivre.”
“Keep up the good work. It was lovely to see a fuller choir than last time.”