About Us
The Robins Singers
More than 60 years of singing, friendship and community.
The Robins Singers is a friendly mixed-voice choir based in Bramhall, Stockport. With around forty men and women from Bramhall and the surrounding area, we have been entertaining and inspiring local audiences for more than six decades.
Our repertoire is as varied as our members, ranging from traditional hymns and much-loved choral favourites to crowd-pleasing musical theatre classics. We regularly perform concerts across the Stockport area and enjoy strong links with other choirs.
Now in our seventh decade, The Robins Singers continues to evolve and grow. Our current Director of Music, Elizabeth Ambrose, brings a wealth of experience from choirs across a wide range of musical styles. Her enthusiasm and expertise are helping the choir to flourish while maintaining the friendship, tradition and community spirit that have always been at the heart of ‘The Robins’.
A Brief History of The Robins Singers
The Robins Singers was founded in 1964 by Brian Rollerson, Head of Mathematics at Wilmslow Grammar School and Choirmaster and Organist at the United Reformed Church in Bramhall — the very church where we still rehearse today.
Originally known as The Rollerson Singers, the choir was made up largely of Brian’s friends and relatives, together with people connected to the two places that were central to his life: the church and the local school.
For more than thirty years, Brian led the choir, which became a much-loved part of the local community. Following his death in 2000, the choir continued under the direction of Joan Walker, a talented conductor with a particular passion for discovering quality new compositions and arrangements.
It was during this period that the choir became known as The Robins Singers, taking its name from its permanent rehearsal home on Robins Lane.
In 2015 Dennis Kay picked up the baton. He spent a lifetime singing and working with choirs and singers of all ages. We were so fortunate to have had Dennis as our Musical Director for 11 years. Sadly he passed away in June 2026.
More than sixty years after its foundation, The Robins Singers remains proud of its heritage while looking firmly towards the future — continuing to sing, perform, make friends and play an active part in the local community.
From those first rehearsals in 1964 to the choir we are today, The Robins Singers has always been about more than just music. It’s about people coming together, sharing a love of singing and creating something special for audiences and for each other.
We’re proud of where we’ve come from — and excited about where the next chapter will take us with our new Musical Director Elizabeth Ambrose.
Meet the Music Team
Elizabeth Ambrose
Musical Director
Elizabeth’s musical journey began as a pianist and classical singer, culminating in a Master’s degree, awarded with distinction, from the Academy of Music in Łódź, Poland. She enjoyed a successful professional career in Poland before marrying and settling in England.
Elizabeth is an experienced piano and vocal tutor, as well as a classical singer and musical theatre performer. She is a member of the City of Manchester Opera and sings soprano with the VociVoices Quartet. Over the years, she has performed a wide range of leading roles and has worked across the North West as a performer, Musical Director, and Producer with numerous theatre companies.
In 2000, Elizabeth was awarded a Silver Medal by LAMDA. In 2021, she became a member of SMP Press, reflecting her ongoing commitment to music education and performance.
Elizabeth is delighted to be working with Robins Singers and looks forward to sharing her passion for music with the choir.
Christopher Ellis
Accompanist & Assistant Musical Director
Christopher began his musical journey at Chetham’s School of Music before continuing his studies at the Royal Academy of Music. An award-winning pianist, he’s performed around the world and on some of the UK’s most iconic stages, including Buxton Opera House, Royal Festival Hall and Bridgewater Hall.
These days, Christopher’s career is wonderfully varied, from accompanying choirs and theatre productions to performing as a soloist and teaching across the North West. His work spans everything from opera to jazz, and he’s passionate about bringing music to as many audiences as possible.