Zeynep, originally fromTurkey, is a concert pianist and accompanist who studied in the USA and Berlin, and now lives in London.

In addition to his work as an organist, Malcolm is also accompanist to Holmfirth Choral Society, Huddersfield Voices, Huddersfield Friends of Church Music, deputy accompanist to Huddersfield Choral Society and he regularly accompanies other local choirs on special occasions.

Mrs Hallett, right, was instrumental in proposing the Young Musician of Chester competition and, as accompanist and supporter, in helping to establish the Chester Music Society Youth Choir in 1988.

Music will be provided by Linda Gilmore, organ/piano; and the Chancel Choir, directed by Denise Caliendo with Linda Gilmore, organ/piano accompanist.

David closed the music with the Gaelic Blessing and that was the cue for Cynthia Smith to propose the vote of thanks which she did fully and generously including all contributors as well as the accompanist and thanking David for the programme he drew up and the choir performance.

One of the most important skills an accompanist must possess is the ability to sight-read.

University of Southern California, whose program was begun in name and, interestingly, as an undergraduate program in 1949 by the brilliant accompanist Gwendolyn Koldofsky, called their programs of study "piano accompanying" programs.

An accompanist will be available, but it's OK to use a compact disc, iPod or other musical recording.

She served as a piano accompanist in various churches and as choir accompanist at 22nd Street Baptist Church.

Wynne Evans, who stars as flamboyant singer Gio Compario in Gocompare.com insurance adverts, will be on stage at Venue Cymru with Cr Meibion Maelgwn, Aberystw yth-born soprano Gwawr Edwards and guest accompanist Catherine Barnett on September 15 at 7.30pm.

Alex Norman has been made principal accompanist and will be assisted by Dan Duveen.

Williams-Hale is well known to the choir, having been an accompanist with them from 2003 to 2008 "I am so looking forward to the challenges ahead and going back to my choral roots which I feel are very important to me," she said.

Singers are usually trained in lessons where, in addition to the vocal teacher, a piano accompanist is also involved.

CLIVE Stubbs, who has died aged 72, was a "dedicated and talented musician" and a much-sought-after accompanist.

Classical HAYDN SONGS: Milne, Fink, Ainsley, Vignoles (Helios CDH55355) Strange to find a generouslyfilled disc of vocal music leaving us overwhelmingly with the memory of the accompanist's pianism.