Harriet P. Jenkins is a classically trained Mezzo-Soprano, training in both N Ireland & England to Diploma level under well known figures in the UK operatic & sacred vocal landscape. Harriet currently combines regular performances with teaching - including work at national music schools. Singing Lessons are based in Belfast and the North Down area (Bangor, Newtownards and the Ards Penninsula). She is a previous NI Musician of the Year Finalist & is gaining recognition throughout Ireland for ongoing work. Harriet studied at the University of Cambridge between 2003 & 2006, & subsequently attained a Masters degree in Musicology from University College Dublin. Notably throughout her studies she was employed by both universities as a Choral Scholar. In 2003 she attained her Cambridge Choral Scholarship following a written recommendation by Dr Richard Marlow (then Director of Music, Trinity College) flowing from her prior performance of the aria "Qui Sedes ad dexteram Patris" from Vivaldi's Gloria. Recent performances include work with NI Opera, alongside recital work. Harriet is a former member of New Lyric Operatic Company, FitzTheatre & the Gryphon Consort. She has previously performed across the UK & Ireland at venues including St. Paul's Cathedral (London), Ely Cathedral (Ely), St. Hilda's College (Oxford), Fitzwilliam College (Cambridge), Robinson College (Cambridge), The Octogon (Derry/Londonderry), St. Columb's Cathedral (Derry/Londonderry),the RDS Concert Hall (Dublin), Christchurch Cathedral (Dublin) & the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Harriet had the pleasure of contributing to the Making Music "Sound Alliance" Convention & Choral Workshop in London with John Rutter in 2008 (where she was kindly invited and hosted by Making Music). Her experience includes extensive concert work, solo recital work, stage production work, touring chamber choir work along with television and radio recordings. Harriet is a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians & the British Voice Association.