The face behind Smiley Tunes - Helen Elliott
I have always had a passion for singing. Singing is a vital part of my life and if I didn't sing I wouldn't be me! I have sung since a very young age both in choirs and as a soloist.
Significantly, I sang at a Papel Audience at St. Peters in Rome with Cecelia Choir, Lancaster and I have travelled to some fabulous places to sing with Sine Nomine International Touring Choir and BMS Singers.
As an assistant head, classroom teacher and music coordinator I have trained and conducted many children in various choirs.
More recently I have had the pleasure of supporting Lymm's Big Sing Choir, by delivering the warm ups and leading the sopranos.
I am currently Musical Director of The Alley Cats Escape Choir. In November 2021 I completed my training to be a Singing Mamas leader and in December 2021 I also became a Singing for the Brain leader after completing the Alzheimer's Society dedicated training.
People have said that my enthusiasm and passion is infectious,
I do hope so!
The Dream
I have always felt so much joy when singing whether that was in the shower, in the classroom, with friends or complete strangers. I find it amazing how something so simple can make you feel so good.
I want others to have and share that feeling. It is said that singing is medicine for the soul and I truly believe that.
I believe that forming human to human connections through the magic of music encourages togetherness and establishes communities that demonstrate care, support and warmth.
Through singing, Smiley Tunes intends to promote well-being, raise self esteem., strengthen communities but most of all make people SMILE.