Jo Cockshutt

accompanist and chorus member
Jo Cockshutt

Jo began piano and violin lessons at a very early age and enjoyed singing in – and jointly running – the Madrigal Society at school.She has accompanied the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Examinations, been organist at Richmond Unitarian Church, accompanied Vacani Ballet School classes and the Perosi Singers’ rehearsals. Jo made her debut with Guest House Opera accompanying husband Paddy in a performance of Christopher Wood’s one-man chamber opera

She has accompanied the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Examinations, been organist at Richmond Unitarian Church, accompanied Vacani Ballet School classes and the Perosi Singers’ rehearsals.

Jo made her debut with Guest House Opera accompanying husband Paddy in a performance of Christopher Wood’s one-man chamber opera Carter in Crisis. She now plays regularly at rehearsals, accompanies GHO’s principals in a wide a varied repertoire and is also a valued member of the GHO chorus.