Our Musical Director
Our Musical Director is Elaine Dave. Before relocating to Gargrave in 2020 Elaine was a singing teacher for the East Riding Schools’ Music Service, and up until 2018 was the MD of the East Riding Youth Singers.
As a soprano soloist Elaine has given recitals as well as singing major Oratorio works with various Choral Societies in and around Yorkshire including Beverley Chamber Choir, Wakefield Festival Chorus and East Riding County Choir. Elaine has also performed the Berlioz "Les Nuits d'Eté" and Gliere’s Concerto for Coloratura Soprano with the Scarborough Symphony Orchestra. Forthcoming performances include Messiah with the Lancaster singers, a Venetian Concert with Hull Choral Union, to include music by Vivaldi, d’Astorga, Monerverdi and Gabrielli, as well as recitals later in the year.
As well as her role as MD to the Grassington Singers, Elaine is also MD to Libertas, a small Male Voice Vocal Group as well as being the accompanist for Steeton Male Voice Choir.