News of some of Catharine's pupils

ROS ANDREWS sang with the Royal Choral Society in concerts in the Royal Albert Hall and around the world, sometimes in the semi-chorus. After a spell working abroad she joined the Philharmonia Chorus in 2005 including singing the Requiem by Brahms at a BBC Prom.

She now sings in a community choir in Putney who are rehearsing Messiah to celebrate the 150th anniversary of All Saints Church Putney.

Before all this Ros sang in many Gilbert and Sullivan productions under Catharine's aegis. She continues to have singing lessons with Catharine Robinson.

JIM CLIFFORD sings bass in several choirs - The Bach Choir, Cavendish Choir and Campanile Chamber Choir. Here's what Jim says about Catharine's teaching:

"As a trained and experienced choral singer and occasional soloist returning to singing after eight years out I needed a teacher who could work with me to help me regain what had faded, and restore my technique, strength and range.

Catharine did that, balancing humour and grace with challenge and discipline. She introduced me to new areas of repertoire - classical, operatic, and musicals - and improved both my range, and the evenness of tone throughout it.

Eight years later I am still benefiting from her support, encouragement and insight, and look forward to what she can get me to achieve over the next twelve months."

JOHN MORSHEAD is studying French and Russian at Magdalene College Oxford where he sings in the Chapel Choir under the direction of Mark Williams, Music Director. He also sings with Oxford Voices and Antiquum Documentum who specialise in new ways of interpreting plainsong and are attracting a big following.

ISOBEL SANDERS sang in the Choir of Merton College Oxford from 2015 under the direction of Benjamin Nicholas, Director of Music.