World Ball, Mountain Tops & Christmas Bells
In October I was asked to work with Twittertap again but this time not only to record but to help write text for the video voice over on their website home page .
Rainbows, Grace & Home
August 28, 2022
We had a very successful first ever International Outreach Concert with American Songbook Association (New York) in Leiden, the Netherlands. I hosted, sang and co-produced (with ASA) the event gathering special guests, students of mine and local children to shine.
School, Gigs, and Long Walks
The summer months have flown by and the school year has now begun. I have always liked this time of year because it feels like a fresh start. With that fresh start comes new commitments.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
The past few months have been filled with many personal and professional changes. And the world we all know has changed as well. Keep an eye on this space - I'll be back soon with details.
Canal Concerts, Military Tattoos & Remembrances
This summer kicked off with an amazing concert on the most beautiful and famous Leiden canal, The Rapenburg. I had the sublime pleasure of singing the duet Tell Him, with the incredibly beautiful and talented Gerlinde Vliegenhart accompanied by the wonderful Sempre Crescendo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Guido Marchena. The concert was hosted by student vereniging Minerva celebrating its 205 year lustrum (anniversary).
Pilgrimage: It’s about the journey and coming home
What journey are you on? What do you consider home? On June 9, 2019 I will sing the the song Pelgrimsgebed by Amanda Strydom at the Pinksterpelgrimreis service at the Hoogelandse Kerk, Leiden accompanied by Willeke Smits.
Social, Rolling & Noteworthy
Social, Rolling and Noteworthy describe my months of March and April. The Gainbridge Tulip commercial I worked on started airing nationally in the US and online mid- March. Beautifully filmed and directed by Peter Thwaites, it's about the Tulip Fever in the Netherlands in the 1630's.
Salutations & Celebrations
Dear Reader, Hello! Oh, What a joy it is to sing with the K&G3 orchestra conducted by René Leckie. In February we performed at the 70th Birthday celebration of Ruud Breedveld at the historical Hooglandse kerk in Leiden.
Short & Sweet
Happy Valentines Day month! Is that a thing? My little one has been putting heart stickers everywhere, which I quite like, as it reminds me to keep on lovin'.
Light, Dark & Charity
It's hard to believe we are at the end of 2018 already! It's been a year of change for me with lots of personal and professional growth, finding a balance between family and career while keeping true to my values. Highlights from this year include spending quality time with my family and friends, participating in The Artist Mastermind Group, recording an audiobook, a voice over gig with my little one, singing in various musical performances, filming a TV show, a short film a...