Singer (mezzo soprano)

Sophie Taylor

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About Sophie Taylor

Classical, Jazz or Pop - Sophie can do it all! A PGCE-certified singing, cello and piano teacher, currently working for Herts Music Service
Singer (mezzo soprano)
Welwyn Garden City
Public liability insurance of £10 million

After teaching in Secondary schools for a few years, I've decided it's time for a change of scenery! I'm a classically trained singer with ABRSM Grades in singing, cello and piano, and am happy to be hired as a soloist or to work with other musicians of your choosing. As most of my vocal training has been in Classical music, I specialise in Baroque and Classical era opera arias, Romantic era art songs, and can sing Contemporary Classical pieces as I have perfect pitch. Other genres in my vocal repertoire include Jazz, Musical Theatre and Pop, and I can even do covers of your favourite songs in a different style upon request. As I speak Spanish, French and conversational Korean, I can learn and perform songs other languages at request (as long as I'm given enough time to learn them!). In terms of cello and piano, however, it's just a matter of sending me the list of pieces long enough before your event for me to learn them. I can even do covers of movie, videogame and TV themes if you want! I'm still in the process of getting new headshots, and my Public Liability Insurance is being organised by the Independant Society of Musicians. Watch this space!

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Teresa S
6 years ago, for a Wedding in Manchester
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5 out of 5

Sophie sang at our wedding. We asked her to choose the programme and she chose a perfect combination of songs for us. Her lovely voice and performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all. In addition she was well prepared and easy to work with. I am delighted to recommend her.

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Rachel B
7 years ago

Sophie sang at my mother's funeral. She picked a tasteful, yet emotional song and moved us to tears. Thank you, Sophie.

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Sophie Taylor's Song list

Songs from all genres (even K-pop) available at request with sufficient rehearsal/learning time
Beach: "Three Browning Songs"
Beethoven: "Mit einem gemalten Band"
Faure: "Apres un Reve"
Faure: "En Sourdine"
Faure: "Les Berceaux"
Faure: "Mandoline"
Gounod: "Depuis hier... Que faites-tu, blanche tourterelle?"
Guilbert and Sullivan: "Poor Wand'ring One"
Handel: "Svegliatevi nel core"
Handel: "With darkness deep"
Meyerbeer: "Noble seigneurs, salut."
Mozart: "Giunse alfin... Deh, vieni non tardar..."
Mozart: "Voi che sapete"
Poulenc: "Hotel"
Purcell: "Music For a While"
Purcell: "When I am Laid in Earth"
Schubert: "Du bist die Ruh"
Schubert: "Standchen"
Schumann: "Frauenliebe und Leben"
Schumann: "Zwielicht"
Vivaldi: "Qui sedes ad dexteram patris" (from Gloria)
Billy Joel: "For The Longest Time"
dodie: "Absolutely Smitten"
dodie: "Sick Of Losing Soulmates"
John Legend: "All of Me"
Lewis Capaldi: "Before You Go"
Mindy Gledhill: "I Do Adore"
One Direction: "History"
One Direction: "Little Things"
Post-Modern Jukebox: "Seven Nation Army"
Post-Modern Jukebox: "Toxic"
Sam Smith: "I'm Not The Only One"
Arthur Hamilton: "Cry Me A River"
Bart Howard: "Fly Me To The Moon"
Duke Ellington: "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"
Elvis Presley: "Can't Help Falling In Love"
Joseph Kosma: "Autumn Leaves/Les Feuilles Mortes"
Manning Sherwin: "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square"
Peggy Hill: "Fever"
Stan Getz: "The Girl From Ipanema"
"Tomorrow" (from Bugsy Malone)
"A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (from Cinderella)
"Fame" (from Fame)
"Out Here On My Own" (from Fame)
"Never Enough" (from The Greatest Showman)
"God Help The Outcasts" (from The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
"Oh, Lady Be Good" (from Lady Be Good)
"On My Own" (from Les Miserables)
"I Dreamed A Dream" (from Les Miserables)
"Part of Your World" (from The Little Mermaid)
"How Far I'll Go" (from Moana)
"Someone To Watch Over Me" (from Oh, Kay!)
"Colours of the Wind" (from Pocahontas)
"Summertime" (from Porgy and Bess)
"When You Believe" (from The Prince of Egypt)
"When Will My Life Begin" (from Rapunzel)
"Bill" (from Show Boat)
"Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man" (from Show Boat)
"When She Loved Me" (from Toy Story 2)
"She Used To Be Mine" (from Waitress)
"Popular" (from WICKED)
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (from The Wizard of Oz)
"Down By The Salley Gardens" (English)
"Morfa Rhuddlan" ("Rhuddlan Plain", Welsh)
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" (English)
"O Holy NIght" (English/French)
"O Waly Waly" (aka "The Water Is Wide", English)
"Y'deryn pur" ("The Pure/Gentle Bird", Welsh)
Adele: "Someone Like You" (voice/piano)
Adele: "Easy On Me" (voice/piano)
Gabrielle Aplin: "Strange" (voice/piano)
Gabrielle Aplin: "When The Lights Go Out" (voice/piano)
Gabrielle Aplin: "My Mistake" (voice/piano)
Gabrielle Aplin: "One Of Those Days" (voice/piano)
Gabrielle Aplin: "Dear Happy" (voice/piano)
Leonard Cohen: "Hallelujah" (vioce/piano)
Adele: "Turning Tables" (piano)
Bach: Prelude and Fugue No.21 (piano)
Billy Joel: "She's Always A Woman" (piano)
Debussy: "Claire de Lune" (piano)
Lauv: "I Like Me Better" (piano)
Plain White Ts: "Hey There, Delilah" (piano)
Pachelbel: Canon in D (cello/piano)
Bach: Prelude No.1 in G major (cello)
Cui: Orientale (cello)
Faure: "Apres un Reve" (cello)
Saint-Saens: "The Swan" (cello)

Sophie Taylor's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£40
Up to 1 hour£170
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£350

Add-ons

Foreign Language
+£10
Additional Instrument
+£50
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I understand things can change or go wrong at the last minute. If possible, I ask for at least 24 hours' notice for any major changes such as venue, date or time. Please just let me know of any changes as soon as possible.

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on the venue, I usually only need 30 minutes to set up before a performance. If using a venue's PA system, however, I would appreciate up to 1 hour to get used to everything and learn the controls.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely! During our consultation we will discuss which songs/pieces you would like me to perform. If there are any songs that you cannot see on my songlist that you would like to hear, please let me know during the consultation. I am open to every genre!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, however I would like to know if a venue has their own sound system, piano or PAT testing requirements. I like to use in-house PA systems whenever possible, but can perform acoustically or using my own amplifiers.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, absolutely, as long as I am given sufficient notice. If you wish me to sing something in a foreign language, however, I ask for at least a month's notice and there is an extra £10 fee.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Film / TV music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, Traditional English folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Blues, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Pop, Covers, Acoustic, Traditional church music, Christmas
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Event types:
Wedding, Corporate event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Charity event, Private event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Theatre / Show
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Other skills:
Arranger, Orchestrator, Accompanist, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching
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