Personnel/Biographies
Born in Northumberland and trained at Bede College, Durham, David Clark taught in middle, special and secondary schools. For 13 years he was Head of Creative Arts and Director of Music at a local comprehensive school and also Principal of Southend Music School. He was then appointed 14-19 Strategy Manager for Southend schools, followed by seven years working as a self-employed consultant, managing educational projects.
For 23 years David was the Musical Director of Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir, building their membership from 30 to 130. In 2002 he founded Southend Wind Orchestra, performing a challenging contemporary repertoire, and in January 2014 he formed a new mixed voice choir, The Da Capo Singers.
David has been Musical Director of The Orpheus Singers since its inception in 2008.
Oct 2024
Born in Northumberland and trained at Bede College, Durham, David Clark taught in middle, special and secondary schools. For 13 years he was Head of Creative Arts and Director of Music at a local comprehensive school and also Principal of Southend Music School. He was then appointed 14-19 Strategy Manager for Southend schools, followed by seven years working as a self-employed consultant, managing educational projects.
For 23 years David was the Musical Director of Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir, building their membership from 30 to 130. In 2002 he founded Southend Wind Orchestra, performing a challenging contemporary repertoire, and in January 2014 he formed a new mixed voice choir, The Da Capo Singers.
David has been Musical Director of The Orpheus Singers since its inception in 2008.
Oct 2024
Sadie presents The Afternoon Show on BBC Essex, Monday to Thursday 2pm – 6pm. Her infectious laugh and personality have won her a Gold ‘Gillard’, an ‘RTS’ TV award, and a nomination for a ‘Sony’ – the radio ‘Oscars’.
Sadie loves radio and has presented shows on BBC Radio London and LBC and has presented many times on BBC London’s ‘Inside Out’ and Look East News, but, Sadie actually began her career as a singer.
She had a number 4 in the U.S. Clubplay Chart and 22 in their 12” sales chart with ‘Let’s Work It Out’ – still available on Ebay! She became a ‘popstar’ in the then USSR, where she appeared live to audiences of 10,000 and TV audiences of 100 MILLION!
Sadie went on to headline a show in China for 5 months and starred in several West End Shows alongside names such as Shane Richie, ‘Game of Thrones’ star Hannah Waddingham, Ross Kemp & many more, but then, presenting on the radio took over.
Three years ago Sadie was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. Operations and chemo followed. Sadie shared her experience with her listeners, hoping it may help others who are facing the same thing, and, her listeners are definitely helping her get through this.
Sadie is thrilled to be involved with the ‘Orpheus Singers’ and truly believes that the camaraderie felt through singing with others, as well as the proven physical benefits, is a joy that cannot be underestimated. And, to raise money for charities at the same time makes it even more joyous!
Sadie presents The Afternoon Show on BBC Essex, Monday to Thursday 2pm – 6pm. Her infectious laugh and personality have won her a Gold ‘Gillard’, an ‘RTS’ TV award, and a nomination for a ‘Sony’ – the radio ‘Oscars’.
Sadie loves radio and has presented shows on BBC Radio London and LBC and has presented many times on BBC London’s ‘Inside Out’ and Look East News, but, Sadie actually began her career as a singer.
She had a number 4 in the U.S. Clubplay Chart and 22 in their 12” sales chart with ‘Let’s Work It Out’ – still available on Ebay! She became a ‘popstar’ in the then USSR, where she appeared live to audiences of 10,000 and TV audiences of 100 MILLION!
Sadie went on to headline a show in China for 5 months and starred in several West End Shows alongside names such as Shane Richie, ‘Game of Thrones’ star Hannah Waddingham, Ross Kemp & many more, but then, presenting on the radio took over.
Three years ago Sadie was diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. Operations and chemo followed. Sadie shared her experience with her listeners, hoping it may help others who are facing the same thing, and, her listeners are definitely helping her get through this.
Sadie is thrilled to be involved with the ‘Orpheus Singers’ and truly believes that the camaraderie felt through singing with others, as well as the proven physical benefits, is a joy that cannot be underestimated. And, to raise money for charities at the same time makes it even more joyous!
