Biography

Katie Eels BMus (London) PGCE

Freelance Mezzo-Soprano and Teacher of Singing

Katie was born in Bath and started singing and performing at a young age, winning numerous prizes in local festivals and competitions.

Whilst still at school, she was awarded a place to study voice and piano at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Junior Department, where she was taught by Marilyn Rees. After being awarded the South Wales prize for voice, Katie was offered a place on the BMus course to study singing further.

During her time there, Katie was given a place in the Royal Welsh College Chamber Choir and recorded performances with the BBC National Chorus of Wales under conductor, the late Richard Hickox, and appeared on BBC2 for an Easter showing of ‘L’Enfance du Christ’ by Hector Berlioz.

After deciding to continue her studies in London, Katie studied at the Guildhall school of Music and Drama studying under Susan Waters, where she received her BMus performance degree in Vocal Studies. Highlights include performing as part of the chorus in Stravinsky’s opera ‘The Rake’s Progress’ for the Aldeburgh Festival 2006, conducted by Martyn Brabbins.

Katie currently holds the position of Director of Music at St George's English International School in Cologne, Germany.