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ELEONORE SIAN COCKERHAM

Soprano

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Welcome 

Yorkshire born singer and teacher Eleonore Cockerham began performing internationally as a soloist from the age of 12. Eleonore received her First Class Honours degree in vocal performance from the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where she studied under the tutelage of mezzo soprano, Louise Winter. In 2017, Eleonore auditioned for vocal ensemble, VOCES8 where she was selected to join the group as the youngest of their full time members from over 500 applicants. Touring across the globe, Eleonore performed around 130 concerts a year with the ensemble, as well as leading workshops with students of all ages and abilities. Some highlights from travelling with VOCES8 include performances at Sydney Opera House, Tokyo Opera City, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico, and BBC Proms at Cadogan Hall, London. After nearly 4 years, Eleonore chose to step down as a full time member of the group in order to give more time to her family, friends, and faith.  Now as a freelance musician, Eleonore sings and teaches in a range of styles (classical, choral, folk, pop), continuing her choral singing with groups such as VOCES8, The VOCES8 Foundation choir, Apollo5, Kantos Chamber Choir, Ensemble Altera, Meridian, while also expanding her repertoire as a soloist with performances across the UK, USA and Europe (please see below for upcoming performance dates). Some recent solo work includes an early twentieth century and contemporary song programme with Manchester Camerata at Wigmore Hall, London in October 2025, and a traditional performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Szczecin Philharmonic, Poland in December 2025. Eleonore also has plenty of recording experience featuring on several albums with VOCES8, Ensemble Altera, Jacob Collier, Sarah Beattie, Joyful Noise, Kantos Chamber Choir and features as a soprano soloist on the soundtrack to feature film 'The Last Duel', and in season 4 of the Netflix series, 'The Crown'.  

Services

Soprano

Eleonore is in demand as a singer and recording artist in the UK and abroad. Eleonore books solo and ensemble work across a wide range of different genres, primarily working within choral and classical performances, while also taking on jazz and pop gigs, and leading contemporary worship. Eleonore can easily blend with those around her, as well as confidently taking to the stage as a soloist - and she enjoys both! Please drop Eleonore an email if you're looking for a soprano and interested to hear more/discuss rates. 

Teacher

Eleonore offers one-on-one singing and piano lessons in Manchester (ages 8-65+). Eleonore focuses on developing a healthy classical technique in all of her students, while exploring repertoire across all genres, taking each students' preferences into account.  Eleonore tends to work through ABRSM exams with her students, which also develops aural, theory and sight-reading skills.

Workshops

Eleonore is an experienced workshop leader, having worked with around 40,000 students a year while touring with VOCES8. Now as a freelancer, Eleonore regularly gives singing masterclasses and workshops for schools, choirs and churches across the UK. Popular workshop requests cover areas such as; improving vocal technique, developing confidence as a singer, insights into the music industry, and having fun making music together! Please email Eleonore for enquires. 

Videos

'He shall feed his flock' from Handel's 'Messiah', accompanied by the Academy of Ancient Music at Trinity College Chapel, Cambridge. 

'Ich folge dir gleichfalls' from J.S. Bach's 'St John Passion', accompanied by the Academy of Ancient Music at Milton Abbey, Dorset. 

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2026

January

February

  • 5th-8th  - Worship leader with Joyful Noise at the Growing Young Disciples Conference, Yarnfield Park 

  • 19th - Recording with VOCES8, London

  • 21st- Soprano with VOCES8, Reggio Emilia Italy

  • 24th - Soprano with VOCES8, Luxembourg 

  • 25th - Soprano with VOCES8, Luxembourg 

  • 28th - Soprano with VOCES8, London UK

  • 29th/30th/31st - Soprano with VOCES8, Nantes France

  • 1st - Soprano with VOCES8, Nantes France

  • 6th - Daily Service Recording, Manchester 

  • 15th-17th - Music Retreat, The Mill Cotswolds

April

  • 2nd - Soloist for with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, CBSO Centre Birmingham (Sciarrino's Le voci sottovetro and Aspern Suite)

  • 10th - Soloist for with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Wigmore Hall London (Sciarrino's Le voci sottovetro and Aspern Suite)

  • 18th - ‘Take Flight’ project with Kantos Chamber Choir, The Stoller Hall, Manchester 

May/June/July/August

  • May 23rd - Soprano Soloist in Haydn's Creation, Ripon Cathedral

  • June 19th-29th - Soprano with Ensemble Altera, Rhode Island USA

  • July 3rd/4th - Recording with Joyful Noise, Sheffield 

  • July 27th-August 2nd - Soprano at VOCES8 Summer School, Milton Abbey 

  • August 6th/7th/8th - Recording with the VOCES8 Foundation Choir 

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March

  • 12th/13th/14th - Workshops and concert with the VOCES8 Scholars Ensemble, Lake District UK

  • 15th/16th/17th - Soprano with Kantos Choir, Victoria Baths Manchester 

  • 22nd - Soprano Soloist with the St George’s Singers, Manchester Cathedral

  • 30th - Rehearsal with Birmingham Contemporary Music Group for Sciarrino's Le voci sottovetro and Aspern Suite

November 2024

  • 1st - Solo disc recording, Harrogate UK

  • 2nd - Fauré 'Requiem' Soprano Soloist, Huddersfield UK

  • 8th-18th - Performances and Recording with Ensemble Altera, Rhode Island USA

  • 23rd - Taylor Scott Davis 'Magnificat' Soprano Soloist, Harrogate UK

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