TESTIMONIALS
Charlie Beale, you are da bomb! I was so impressed by the last concert...once again. And I’ve said it to many others if I haven’t said it to you: You’re the best Director the chorus has had. You really understand the animal of 200 volunteers, how to work diplomatically and how to get the best out of them. And the number of younger members you’ve recruited has been such a contribution.
Dan Diggles, NYCGMC Bass
You were the perfect director for the choir and turned it into something dynamic and relevant again … I recall coming home from the concerts on a real high.
CONRAD EKKENS, NYCGMC TENOR 1
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for lending Charlie Beale to us down here in Hobart, Tasmania. I had the good fortune to attend his 4 day workshop held here last week and participate in several concerts with a choir composed of queer choirs from all over Australia. He's a magnificent teacher and thanks to him we rocked big time!
The program was part of Hobart's annual Festival of Voices and this year included the triennial Out and Loud gathering of Australia's LGBT choirs. So when are you coming on down? You know you want to...
But seriously you are so lucky to have Charlie …
Respect, felicity smart
“He is one the most effective jazz educators in the UK today … His pioneering work on the design and delivery of jazz education syllabuses has helped bring about a step change in the quality of jazz education at all levels, not only in the UK but internationally, ie Malaysia, Singapore, Australia among other countries. … He has that most precious of skills; he gives students of all ages the confidence to believe that most things are possible.
ivor widdison, Chair, UK Jazz services Board
“Dr Beale has enabled developments to be taken forward here that would have been unthinkable without him … Not only has he spearheaded the growth of jazz teaching but he has integrated this genre within aspects of the general curriculum of the College in innovative and imaginative ways.”
dr jeremy cox, dean, royal college of music, london.
Dr Charles Beale has been a keynote presenter, introducing jazz exams to many hundreds of teachers. His scholarship and expertise have enthralled audiences, and he is a first-choice presenter for our numerous jazz professional development courses.
Richard Crozier, Director of Development, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London.
“Hello, Charlie, So I hear you are stepping down from directing the Chorus. You gave me the opportunity to experience so many beautiful moments and dreams, and for that I will never forget you. … Your visionary work and leadership will be forever remembered and admired.