Colne Valley Voices is directed by Roland Mander, a choral director, arranger and pianist based in West Yorkshire. He began playing the piano aged six, and has been singing in choirs for as long as he can remember. He enjoys bringing the inspirational experience of singing choral music to others and in 2016 was awarded a Young Conductor scholarship by Sing for Pleasure.
He has worked with a diverse range of groups and organisations, including Opera North Education and Musica Kirklees as well as many other local choirs and schools. Besides working with Colne Valley Voices he is musical director of Mirfield Choral Society, the Holme Valley Youth Choir and String of Beads Ladies Choir based in Leeds. He has also worked as a vocal coach for Espressivo Chorus, preparing groups for massed performances. When he finds time, he enjoys performing as a solo and choral singer.
He has worked with a diverse range of groups and organisations, including Opera North Education and Musica Kirklees as well as many other local choirs and schools. Besides working with Colne Valley Voices he is musical director of Mirfield Choral Society, the Holme Valley Youth Choir and String of Beads Ladies Choir based in Leeds. He has also worked as a vocal coach for Espressivo Chorus, preparing groups for massed performances. When he finds time, he enjoys performing as a solo and choral singer.