Welcome
Yorkshire born singer and teacher Eleonore Cockerham began performing internationally as a soloist from the age of 12. Eleonore went on to study at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, where she studied under the tutelage of Mezzo Soprano, Louise Winter. In 2017, Eleonore was able to combine her love of performing and teaching with vocal ensemble VOCES8, after being selected to join the group as the youngest of their full time members from over 500 applicants. Touring across the globe, Eleonore enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities, and some of her favourite performances with VOCES8 singing as a soloist and with the ensemble were at Syndey Opera House, Tokyo Opera City, Palacio de Belle's Artes, Mexico, and BBC Proms at Cadogen Hall, London. After nearly 4 years, Eleonore chose to step down as a full time member of VOCES8 in order to give more time to her family, friends, and faith. Now as a freelance singer and teacher, Eleonore sings and teaches in a range of styles (classical, choral, jazz, folk, pop), and she now regularly sings as a member of the VOCES8 Foundation choir, Apollo5, Kantos Chamber Choir, Ensemble Altera, and frequently travels across the UK and abroad to sing as a soloist, and deliver workshops and masterclasses (please see below for upcoming performance dates). Eleonore also has plenty of recording experience featuring on several albums with VOCES8, Ensemble Altera, Jacob Collier, Sarah Beattie, Joyful Noise, 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'. ​
Our Services
Services
Soprano
Eleonore is in demand as a singer and recording artist in the UK and the USA. 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.
2024/2025
September 2024
December 2024
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2nd-6th - Worship leading at Forum Christian Conference, Oswestry UK
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8th - Singing workshop, Woking UK
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9th/10th - Recording for Inara Choir, London UK
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13th - VOCES8 concert, Malvern UK
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21st/22nd - Kantos 'Brontë' programme, Manchester and Haworth UK
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October 2024
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8th/9th - Music for Life workshops, Sowerby UK
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15th/16th - iSingPOP filming, Tewkesbury UK
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17th/18th - Music for Life workshops, Sowerby UK
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​23rd/24th/25th/26th - Kantos 'In your dreams' programme, Manchester, Huddersfield, Birkenhead UK
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28th/29th/30th - Recording Kantos 'In your dreams' programme, Manchester UK
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​31st - Solo disc recording, Harrogate UK
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1st - Soprano soloist for the Kantos and Manchester Camerata performance of Handel's 'Messiah', Manchester UK
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3rd/4th/5th - iSingPOP workshops, Manchester UK
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6th - Apollo5 performance, Sussex UK
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10th/11th - iSingPOP workshops, Manchester UK
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15th - Soprano Soloist for the Rhode Island Philharmonic performance of Handel's 'Messiah', Rhode Island USA
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​21st - Soprano Soloist for the Ripon Choral Society performance of Handel's 'Messiah', Ripon UK
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22nd - Soprano soloist for the Kantos and Manchester Camerata performance of Handel's 'Messiah', Manchester UK
2025
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January 3rd - Wedding soprano soloist, Bath UK
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April 5th - Soprano soloist for J.S.Bach's 'St John Passion', Ripon UK
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April 12th - Soprano soloist for J.S.Bach's 'St Matthew Passion', Halifax UK
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June 6th/7th/8th - Soprano for the VOCES8 20 year Anniversary Concerts
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September 2025- Ensemble Altera 'The Four Elements' programme, Rhode Island USA
November 2024
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1st - Solo disc recording, Harrogate UK
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2nd - Fauré 'Requiem' Soprano Soloist, Huddersfield UK
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8th-18th - Performances and Recording with Ensemble Altera, Rhode Island USA
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23rd - Taylor Scott Davis 'Magnificat' Soprano Soloist, Harrogate UK
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