Name: Gemma Denman
Email: gemmadenman@yahoo.co.uk
Taught/Coached By:
Linda Sprague
Caroline Lusher
Chip Jenkins
Ana Gracey
Roger Kain
Donna Canale
Aly Wintzen-Hughes
Vocal/Musical Inspirations:
Fergie, The Black Eyed Peas, Nelly Furtado, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Pink, Linda Perry, Joss Stone, Kelly Clarkson, KT Tunstall, Avril Lavigne, Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy, Ella Fitzgerald, Norah Jones, Freddie Mercury, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliffe, Lady Ga Ga, Paloma Faith.
Qualifications/Experience:
10 GCSE's all grades A-C
Advanced VCE in Performing Arts
Lead role in her annual college musical
Higher Diploma in Contemporary Vocals and Musical Performance
Finalist in Princess Popstar Singing competition
Gemma was a judge and vocal coach for a Surrey singing competition 'Search For A Star' in 2004
Gemma appeared several times on Live BBC Southern Counties Radio speaking as judge and vocal coach for Search 4 A Star
Gemma has so far vocal coached over 400 people aged 5-80!
Gemma is the Director and Vocal Coach for Contempo - A contemporary adult choir
Gemma performed A Musical Tribute to Amy Winehouse on 11th October 2008
Gemma has recorded three demo CD's
Gemma was featured on ITV's 'This Morning' as part of their Christmas Choir
Workshops/Shows and events Gemma has previously run:
Student Showcase March 2006
Easter 2006 - Children's Vocal Workshop
TV/Themes Vocal Workshop - August 2006
Summer 2006 - Children's Vocal Workshop
Live Performance Workshop - October 2006
Contempo Choir Performed at the Aldershot Fireworks - November 2006
Contempo Choir End of Term 1 show - February 2007
The Secrets of Singing Course - Beginners - March 2007
Easter 2007 - 2 Children's Vocal Workshops
Student Showcase June 2007
Summer 2007 - 2 Children's Vocal Workshops
United Vocal Coaches Masterclass - October 2007
Contempo Choir performed at the Aldershot Town Centre Christmas lights switch on - November 2007
Contempo Choir End of Term 2 show - February 2008
Contempo Choir appeared on Garrison Radio
Jazz Workshop - April 2008
Easter 2008 - A Children's Vocal Workshop
Student Showcase - May 2008
Summer 2008 - A Children's Vocal Workshop
Contempo Choir performed at the Aldershot Town Centre Christmas lights switch on - November 2008
Contempo Choir took part in The Ashley Centre's Christmas Choir Competition - December 2008
Contempo Choir End of Term 3 show - March 2009
Easter 2009 - A Children's Vocal Workshop
May Half Term 2009 - A Children's Vocal Workshop
Songs Gemma Has Performed Live:
Memories - Cats
Somewhere - West Side Story
Fame - Fame
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Cream - Prince
Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Underneath It All - No Doubt
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
I Want It All - Queen
Kids - Robbie and Kylie
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
Steve McQueen - Sheryl Crow
Suspicious Minds - Elvis
Don't Call Me Baby - Madison Avenue
Chuckie's In Love - Rickie Lee Jones
If I Ever Lose My Faith - Sting
Walk This Way - Run DMC
By The Way - Red Hot Chili Peppers
One Of Us - Joan Osbourne
Under The Weather - KT Tunstall
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
One Love - Bob Marley
Don't Worry Be Happy - Bob Marley
Sound Of The Underground - Girls Aloud
Perfect - Fairground Attraction
Get The Party Started - Pink
Santa Baby - Kylie Minogue
You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse
Knocking On Heaven's Door - Avril Lavigne
Valerie - The Zutons/Amy Winehouse
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Cupid - Amy Winehouse
Unholy War - Amy Winehouse
Love Is A Losing Game - Amy Winehouse
Monkey Man - Amy Winehouse
Tears Dry On Their Own - Amy Winehouse
Wake Up Alone - Amy Winehouse
Pumps - Amy Winehouse
What Is It 'Bout Men - Amy Winehouse
He Can Only Hold Her - Amy Winehouse
Stronger Than Me - Amy Winehouse
Just Friends - Amy Winehouse
Hey Little Rich Girl - Amy Winehouse
Back To Black - Amy Winehouse
Lady is A Vamp - Spice Girls