JENNIFER STATHAM
High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Driven and resilient professional, comfortable working under intense pressure and high levels of expectation. Plentiful experience in performance environments where precision, preparation and continual self-improvement are essential. Highly resourceful and proactive, with a strong commitment to physical and mental development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Producer
Squint Opera
Bethnal Green, London
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Produced content for the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, maintaining the highest curatorial and quality standards
- Collaborated with production teams and the client to ensure smooth delivery of all assets and exhibits
- Minuted all meetings, carefully curating and tracking our schedules and delivery timelines
- Assisted in script development, providing feedback to enhance audience engagement and professionalism
- Delivered a two-week on-site installation in Abu Dhabi with full responsibility for accurate content implementation
- Consistently attentive to fine detail, with no margin for oversight
Youth Music Director
Pigotts Music Camp
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Lead and supervise groups of up to one hundred 13–19-year-olds in two annual youth music camps (one orchestral and one choral)
- Plan and deliver structured programmes combining rehearsals, activities, meals and performances
- Book and coordinate staff and manage their schedules to keep the course running smoothly
- Held responsible for participant safeguarding, welfare and behaviour management
- Manage the budget and all finances
- Handle issues on-site as they arise with calm, practical judgement
Soprano
Bayreuth Festival and Grange Park Opera
Bayreuth, UK and Europe
06.2025 - Current
- Internationally recognised as one of the world's most prestigious opera houses, selected to perform in the chorus and semi-chorus for the 2025 summer season at Bayreuth
- Cast in role for Grange Park Opera's summer season
- Consistently delivering high-quality stage performance under pressure, along with reliable vocal technique
Choral Singer
OAE, Gabriel, ORA and other professional ensembles
, London
09.2021 - Current
- Freelance choral singer performing primarily as an alto and occasionally as soprano when needed
- Working with some of the industry's most demanding directors to repertoire to world class standard
- Performing to a consistently high standard in high pressure situations
- Responding positively to feedback, incorporating into my work with immediate effect
- Ability to sight-read concerts on the day should circumstances require
Violin, Singing and Piano Teacher
Freelance
01.2022 - 12.2025
- Plan and deliver one-to-one lessons for pupils aged 4–19 in violin, piano and singing, including seven years teaching at St Mary’s Ascot
- Prepare pupils for recitals, concerts and examinations, balancing engaging lessons with high technical and musical standards
- Maintain safeguarding and pupil welfare at the core of all teaching practice
Conductor
Henley Youth Choir
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided parental cover and conducted two choirs (ages 7–11 and 12–18) for Henley Youth Choirs
- Planned and led engaging weekly rehearsals, maintaining high musical and technical standards
- Embedded vocal health, good practice and musicianship throughout rehearsals
- Prepared and conducted the choirs in their 2024 Christmas concerts
Music Assistant
St Mary’s School Ascot
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Music theory teacher with a 100% pass rate for entered pupils
- Conducted junior choir; directed jazz band; assisted with orchestra and senior choirs
- Produced and ran an open-mic concert for an audience of 300+
- Supported departmental administration
- Appointed Year 9 tutor and boarding assistant, providing pastoral care and escalating safeguarding concerns
Education
Master’s Degree - Vocal Studies
Royal Academy of Music
London 09/2021 - 07/2023
BA Hons -
University of Bristol
09/2015 - 07/2018
Skills
- Calm decision-making in high-pressure environments
- Quick to read situations and respond
- Self-analytical with a strong focus on continual improvement
- Constructive response to criticism
- Problem-solving and resourceful
- Communication skills, always ask when unsure
- Strong team player with the ability to lead or support as required
AWARDS
Grand Prize, OpusArtis Paris International Vocal Competition | 2024, Bampton Classical Opera Competition | Semi-finalist, 2023, Help Musicians UK Supported Artist | 2023, Lily Niblock Memorial Scholarship | 2023, Help Musicians Postgraduate Award | 2023, Open Music Foundation Scholarship | 2022–2023, Final Recital Prize | University of Bristol, 2018
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Samaritans Listening Volunteer | 2019–2023
- National Youth Choir GB and Genesis Sixteen
- Vice-President, Treasurer and Social Secretary in a range of societies at the University of Bristol
Affiliations
- Hockey
- Swimming - Dart10K 2024 (skins!)
- Baking
- Chamber music
- Jazz/folk
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Producer
Squint Opera
09.2025 - 12.2025
Soprano
Bayreuth Festival and Grange Park Opera
06.2025 - Current
Conductor
Henley Youth Choir
09.2024 - 12.2024
Youth Music Director
Pigotts Music Camp
09.2022 - 12.2025
Violin, Singing and Piano Teacher
Freelance
01.2022 - 12.2025
Choral Singer
OAE, Gabriel, ORA and other professional ensembles
09.2021 - Current
Music Assistant
St Mary’s School Ascot
09.2018 - 07.2021
Master’s Degree - Vocal Studies
Royal Academy of Music
09/2021 - 07/2023
BA Hons -
University of Bristol
09/2015 - 07/2018