who we are

SANSARA is a community of professional singers, composers, and creatives from across the UK.

Together, we’re committed to reimagining the choral experience - for audiences and singers. 

We strive to maintain a culture of care and belonging in the ensemble. We believe that great music-making only happens when everybody feels heard, valued and respected for who they truly are. These values are embedded in our process, from the rehearsal room to the stage. 

Photo © Matthew Johnson

our team

Photo © Matthew Johnson

TOM HERRING

Artistic Director

E: tom[@]sansarachoir

Tom is an artistic director, conductor and singer with a passion for making impactful and engaging choral music.

Known for his “breathtaking interpretations” (Choir & Organ) of a wide range of choral repertoire, Tom is co-founder and Artistic Director of SANSARA. Alongside his musical direction of the choir, Tom creates the group’s projects and programmes, working closely with partners on collaborative work including United Strings of Europe, Fretwork and Manchester Collective.

In demand as both a soloist and ensemble singer, Tom works regularly with leading choirs Tenebrae and the Monteverdi Choir and has performed with groups including The Tallis Scholars, Alamire, Vox Luminis and echo vocal ensemble. Tom has worked for several arts organisations including Oxford Lieder, Intermusica, the Association of British Orchestras, and Sulivan Sweetland. He is the former Producer of the Holy Week Festival at St John's Smith Square, an alumnus of the Netherlands Chamber Choir's innovative NXT scheme and a mentor for Young People in the Arts.

 

FIONA FRASER
Engagement & Wellbeing Lead

TOM PERKINS
Finance Manager

our singers

We work with a large number of freelance professional singers from around the UK with a core team of twelve talented musicians.

Photos by Matthew Johnson

If you would like to register your interest in singing with SANSARA, please get in touch by writing to tom@sansarachoir.com.

composers

ASSOCIATE COMPOSERS


COMMISSIONS

Marco Galvani
Oliver Tarney

Natalia Tsupryk
Rebecca Dale
Jasmin Kent-Rodgman
Chris Williams
Anna Semple
Alex Mills
Piers Connor Kennedy
Joe Bates

PATRONS

ARTISTIC PATRON Peter Phillips, The Tallis Scholars
NEW MUSIC PATRON Sir James MacMillan, Composer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SANSARA has been a registered charity (CIO No. 1179978) since September 2018. Our highly engaged board is made up of choral enthusiasts with a range of experience across various sectors.

Rosamund Hatfield Senior Development Manager, Philharmonia Orchestra
Michele Price Charity Partner, Gunnercooke LLP (interim Chair)
Sarah Rennix General Manager of Southwell Music Festival
Henry Southern Senior Programming Manager, Royal Albert Hall
Simon Tanner Public Health Physician (retired)