Sheffield Singers is a welcoming community choir united by a shared love of singing and the joy of making music together. Under the direction of Helen Cowen, the choir explores a wide range of musical styles, bringing together singers with different backgrounds and levels of experience.

With an emphasis on enjoyment, friendship and the shared experience of singing, Sheffield Singers is an active part of Sheffield’s community music scene, performing at venues and events across the city.

In March 2027, the choir joins Sheffield Chamber Orchestra for a special concert featuring music by Gabriel Fauré, John Rutter and Elaine Hagenberg. The collaboration brings together the expressive warmth of choral singing and the richness of orchestral sound, promising a memorable evening of music under Helen Cowen’s direction.

Helen Cowen

Helen Cowen worked in music education for 31 years. She was Head of Music at Tapton School and was voted Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year in 2005. Following this, Helen worked at the University of Huddersfield as a Senior Lecturer in Music Education on their ITE Music Teacher Training Programme.

Having worked with choirs throughout her career, Helen is now musical director of Sheffield Singers set up in 2012 as an inclusive daytime choir and for those who love singing, having fun and meeting new people. They sing a wide range of mainly secular styles, ranging from classical, folk, songs from the shows and songs from around the world.