2021 05 Emily Barden

Emily Barden joined Rotarians and friends over zoom to give us a taste of her music.

Emily played us a wide range of music including ‘In these times’ which she wrote last year when lockdown had just begun and she enjoyed having time in her garden -before knowing it would last so long. We also heard ’Last train Home’ written for her father’s band.  We of course had time for questions – what is that thing you move around at the head of the guitar– A Capo!

We were all invited to go along to one of her choir evenings– John Barrett confirmed it is fun!

Inspired by artists including Joni Mitchell, Carol King, James Taylor and Paul McCartney, Emily is a contemporary pop/folk/country singer songwriter with a classic sound. She writes songs with stories, influenced by everyday life and encounters, as well as the landscape around her. She performs as a sola artist, playing guitar and piano, as well as working with slide guitarist Chris Eaton, and varying other band line ups.  Emily regularly fronts her own  original music project at gigs and festivals.

 A love of harmony singing and a desire to bring choral singing to the masses has led Emily to establish several community choirs under the umbrella of West Sussex Sings. She is also one half of Umbria in Harmony, providing singing holidays in Italy.

Emily runs workshops and courses for singers/songwriters as well as compositions and song-writing training sessions for teachers and people working with young voices. Emily currently works with a variety of organisations, including Sing Up, Trinity College, Britten Peares Arts, West Sussex Music and many Music Education Hubs around the country.

Website: www.emilybarden,com     www.westsussexsings.com   www.umbriainharmony.com  Youtube Channel: EmyLouBardenMusic