Vocal Coaches
Jade Quinn is Music Director of Foscadh Housing Association’s Loving Life Choir.
Jade is an Accomplished performer and tutor with extensive experience in modern music. She has trained with Corus as a coral director and was previously a long-term member of the Augustinian Gospel Choir, recording an album(Reach Out) and performing live at festivals.
Jade is a vocal and guitar tutor with the Meath Music Academy, a vocal tutor with the Toccata House Music School and also runs her own private teaching studio in Drogheda and Navan. Her work as a tutor includes coaching and preparing students for concert performances, tutoring students for the Victoria College and RIAM exams, teaching a variety of genres from Musical Theatre to Pop and Rock, preparing students for Junior and Leaving certificate practical exams, and running workshops on vocal health and performance.
Jade holds a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Modern Music from TU Dublin and is especially interested in working with colleagues to explore vocal health and adolescent voices.
Aodhamair Reilly, a distinguished pianist, harpist, and vocalist from Navan, Co. Meath, brings a wealth of musical expertise to her role as Assistant Music Director of the Loving Life Choir. A graduate of TU Dublin with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance (2023), she has performed extensively across Ireland at esteemed events, including the Boyle Arts Festival.
Aodhamair’s extensive experience as an accompanist to various choirs makes her a highly valuable addition to the Loving Life Choir. Currently the accompanist for the Navan Male Voice Choir, she has worked in numerous choral settings, providing sensitive musical support for both concerts and competitions. Her expertise in choral accompaniment will significantly enhance the choir’s musical precision and artistry.
In addition to her performance career, Aodhamair is a committed piano and harp teacher, offering lessons in Navan and Dublin. She instructs students in a range of musical styles, including classical, pop, and Irish traditional music, while guiding them through graded examinations. Her experience in music education is a significant asset to the choir, as she fosters both individual and collective musical development within the ensemble.
Aodhamair is presently pursuing a piano performance diploma with Trinity College, London, under the tutelage of Mary Lennon at TU Dublin, as well as a harp teaching diploma at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, under Claire O’Donnell. Her dedication to her own musical advancement ensures that she remains at the forefront of her field, bringing fresh insights and skills to her role within the choir.
Her notable performance achievements include playing at Carnegie Hall in New York with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day 2023. She has also secured first place in the Corn Uí Chearbhalláin competition for Irish harp at the Feis Ceoil in 2024 and received a Spotlight Award from the Royal Irish Academy of Music for her performance of Deborah Henson-Conant’s ‘New Blues.’
Aodhamair Reilly’s broad experience, coupled with her commitment to musical excellence, makes her an invaluable asset to the Loving Life Choir, where her talents will undoubtedly inspire and elevate the ensemble’s performances.
Rhian Thompson, a dedicated Special Education teacher, provides invaluable support to choir members on the autism spectrum.
Originally from Wales but now calling Drogheda home, Rhian’s early career was in primary school teaching, qualifying from London South Bank University with a specialisation in Early Years Development. She has taught in primary schools and as a Drama teacher and coordinator in London, Wales, America, and Spain. She also spent more than a year working in paediatrics, expanding her experience with children’s developmental needs.
Following her early career experience, Rhian discovered her true passion in special education and has been a Special Education Teacher at St. Mary’s Special School in Navan, Co. Meath, since 2016. She is currently studying a Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education at Dublin City University, and plans to complete her Master’s degree next year, further deepening her expertise in this field.
Alongside her teaching career, Rhian has a strong background in music and theatre. She holds a degree in European Theatre Arts from the prestigious Rose Bruford College in London and performed professionally in London before transitioning into education. She continues to perform with the Drogheda Musical Society and has performed at the Droichead Arts Centre, the Barbican Centre, and notable theatres in Wales and London, including The Grand Theatre, Theatre Elli, and Fairfield Halls.
Rhian’s vast teaching expertise, passion for inclusivity, and love for music and performance makes her a valuable addition to the Loving Life Choir team.
