Rico Gerber: Musical Director and Accompanist

Rico, originally from South Africa, joined us as our accompanist with an enviable reputation as a pianist, composer, accompanist and conductor, both in Cornwall and further afield. We are fortunate that he has agreed to be our MD, filling Bea’s metaphorical large shoes, and we are really looking forward to spending a rewarding time with him and, once again, we are grateful to the Gods of Music who sent him our way!

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Vivienne Nicholas: Deputy Musical Director

At the age of 8, Vivienne started to learn to play the piano. She was also a chorister in the local church choir. At this tender age, her brother challenged her to play a scale on the cornet, this was the beginning of her long association with brass bands Vivienne, was also a member of the St Keverne Young Ladies Choir, and the amateur dramatic group, St Keverne Kaudlers. Once married, she moved to Stithians and joined the ladies choir. She also joined St Stythians Band, where her husband John was already an active member. Vivienne is currently the band’s Deputy MD and when required deputises for their Musical Director. In 1994, Vivienne became the Deputy Musical Director of the Ladies Choir, and has stood in as Musical Director on various occasions, including taking us to two consecutive wins at Wall Music Festival in 2012 and 2013.

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