"The People's Soprano" - Evening Press. Whoever first said that you don't choose music, music chooses you, was right in my case! I began singing 'properly' at 14, but have always sang since I could talk (or even a bit before!). I was a keen musical theatre performer as a teenager then I gave most of it up when I started working after my A Levels. I returned to music when I went back into education to do a degree at York University (not in music!). An urgent need to make some money as an independent, mature student prompted me to set up as a professional singer. From there I just felt my way through by singing at weddings, taking lessons again, recording a CD and street performing. After I graduated I made music my main career (takes some bravery I can tell you) and now I sing full time all over the UK and, increasingly, aboard. I have 5 CDs in my discography now (and one no longer in stock) after releasing my first chart eligible album in Sep 14, which went straight to number 1 in the UK official classical albums chart. It is called Dare to Dream and features live orchestra. I raise money for Childline and have already surpassed £8,000. It's a great charity and always needs money and volunteers, so check it out at www.nspcc.org.uk. I also undertook my first UK venues tour in 2012, with some final dates spilling over into 2013, fundraising for the RNLI as I go. My debut single was also released while on tour (Nov 2012) and was very well received, adding to the fundraising for the charity. You can help me spread the word by sharing this page with your friends and family. I hope to see you at a concert in the near future. xxx Listen out for me on Classic FM, Radio Two and keep an eye out for me on TV. It's an exciting time in the world of Rebecca! "The People's Soprano" - as nicknamed by the media and fans. Soprano singer and songwriter. Classical no 1 album. See rebeccanewman.co.uk.