Choir Personnel

Meet the team behind Budleigh Male Voice Choir. We're always on the lookout for new members - if you'd like to join a friendly choir and enjoy singing with us, click here to find out more.

Pam Jones

Life President

Pam founded the choir in 1974 and was its musical director for 20 years. She still actively supports the choir and attends most of its concerts.

Michael Graham

Musical Director

Michael Graham is Scholar Organist at Exeter Cathedral and Director of Chapel Music at Exeter University. He trained at the Junior Royal Northern College of Music, and was subsequently awarded an organ scholarship at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, before coming to Exeter. He is an accomplished tenor singer and is in demand as a soloist. He directs several other choirs and ensembles, including Exeter College Choral Society and Exeter based vocal ensemble, Exodus.

Michael joined the choir in September 2013, and with his dynamic style and contagious enthusiasm is inspiring the choir to new heights.

Allen Coles

Life member

Allen directed the choir from 1995 to 2012 and now sings in the 1st tenor section.

Sandra Jepps

Accompanist

Sandra has been the choir's accompanist since January 2008. She also accompanies two other choirs and is the organist at The Royal Marine Centre in Lympstone. She graduated from Huddersfield University and Trinity College of Music and has recently retired from teaching.