1. Curriculum Vitae (Music) – Helen Allen
Address: 41 Birchgrove Road, Cardiff, CF14 1RR
Tel: 07951059246 E-mail: helenallen875@gmail.com
Personal Summary
I am a dynamic, confident and motivational musical director and accompanist who is
punctual, reliable and organised. My passion for music extends across a variety of musical
genres whilst being committed to the success and development of choirs as an excellent and
inspiring communicator and teacher.
Achievements
 Fourteen years’ experience conducting and accompanying choirs
 Nine years project management experience
 Extensive experience of voluntary sector and advising charitable and community
organisations
 Simultaneously managed multiple projects in excess of £5m
 Ran my own business (jewellery)
 Highly computer literate eg; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Wordpress, Social media
platforms, Finale
 Current clean driving licence
Career History
Freelance Piano Teacher, January2011 – Present
Cantorion Pontyclun Ladies Choir, Musical Director, 2013-Present
I have overall responsibility for the musical integrity of this community choir which raises
funds for charities and local causes.
This involves arranging and taking rehearsals for events/concerts in which the choir will be
participating and conducting the actual public performances.
I plan and co-ordinate all rehearsals to ensure the choir’s readiness for all events is achieved
by selecting an appropriate repertoire and learning techniques to suit all abilities.
I also maintain the choir’s website and social media platforms.
Llantrisant Male Voice Choir, Interim Musical Director 2013 - Present
Maintain the musical integrity of the choir covering any Musical Director absence by planning
and co-ordinating all rehearsals to ensure the choir’s readiness for all forthcoming concerts
and events.
Caerphilly Ladies Choir, Deputy Musical Director & Accompanist 2011-2013
Assisted the Musical Director & Accompanist at weekly rehearsals by taking the choir warm
ups to improve breathing and singing technique in preparation for concerts / events and
tours. I also covered the Musical Director’s absence in rehearsals and public performances.
Cantorion Pontyclun Ladies Choir, Deputy Musical Director & Accompanist 2003-2011
Accompanied the choir at weekly rehearsals in preparation for concerts / events and tours.
Gained experience in training and directing choir when covering Musical Director’s absence
in rehearsals and conducting public performances.
Gained practical understanding of vocal training and contributed to the development of
members’ technique. Other roles included: Treasurer, Librarian and Fundraiser
Llantrisant Male Voice Choir, Accompanist 2001-2003,
Accompanied the choir at twice weekly rehearsals in preparation for concerts.
Conducted the choir at wedding performances/events.

2. Curriculum Vitae (Music) – Helen Allen
Other projects
Cor-us, Rudry Singing Group 2012
Established a weekly singing group based in Rudry.
Côr Shine Cymru Choir 2011
Established a scratch choir in six weeks to perform at an awareness raising event held at the
Senedd, National Assembly building.
Professional Qualifications
Grade 8 Piano, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) - 2010
Grade 5, Music Theory, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) - 1988
Collaborative Leadership – ILM Endorsed 2011
Training Skills (Agored Cymru- Level 3)
Data protection – WCVA 2011
Workplace First Aid – Red Cross 2010
Currently Studying:
Diploma, Diploma, Instrumental /Vocal Teaching
Grade 6, Music Theory
Voluntary Experience/ training
UK Making Music Council, Council member, 2015 - present
Welsh National Opera Open Day, Vocal Masterclass with John Fisher, 2011
Association of British Choral Directors, Conducting Masterclass, 2004
References
Dot Davey
Chair
Cantorion Pontyclun Ladies Choir
‘Majada’
Brynteg
Llantrisant
CF72 8LT
E-mail: dorothyd47@btinternet.com
Tel: 01443 228 399
Kate Steele
Director
Shine
42 Park Road
Peterborough
PE1 2UQ
E-mail: kate.steele@shinecharity.org.uk
Tel: 07767 376384