About the adjudicators
Steven Roberts
Steven, a music adjudicator over many years, has combined a career in education with his work as a conductor and musical director in Europe, Peru and Bahrain. He has conducted numerous concerts and toured extensively with the Gary Clark (contemporary dance) Company. He studied piano, brass and voice and is keen to support the work of the Federation in maximising performance across all disciplines. He runs singing workshops for adults and young people, is the conductor of the Altrincham Choral Society, Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir and Honley Male Voice Choir.
Steven has sat on the Adjudicators’ Council of the British and International Federation of Festivals and was Chair of the Board of Trustees from 2014 – 2023. He brings a wealth of experience and acumen to the role of adjudicator. We are delighted to welcome him back to Glasgow Music Festival, following a brief visit, owing to lockdown!
Kay Tucker
Kay, a cellist and adjudicator member of the British and International Federation of Festivals, has combined teaching and adjudicating with performances as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral player. Her passion for teaching led her to develop “Stringbabies” an early years and general musicianship system which is delivered throughout the UK in teaching practices, schools and music services. She has worked with Trinity, Guildhall in the selection of repertoire for graded exams and diplomas and co-founded Horsham Performers platform. Kay was a trustee and member of the European String Teachers’ Association (ESTA) and was presented with the ESTA award in recognition of her initiating the Post Graduate Certificate in String Teaching accredited by Chichester University.
We are delighted to welcome Kay to Glasgow Music Festival.
Judey Struth
Judey, an Associate of Trinity College London and an adjudicator member of the British and International Federation of Festivals, has been involved with Festivals as a performer, teacher and parent for many years. Her passion is poetry, Scots in particular. As an Adjudicator, her mission is to encourage parents, teachers and children to support their local Festivals and to discover the tremendous life skills to be gained through performance. We are delighted to welcome Judey back to Glasgow Music Festival.
Angela Young
Aberdeen born Angela grew up surrounded by music and dance. After studying Music at Aberdeen University, she moved to London to work with the BBC and became involved with all aspects of RSCDS London branch.
At present, she is teaching for the St. Andrew’s branch and has been involved in teaching in the UK and Europe and further afield in Canada, USA and New Zealand. She choreographed displays for a variety of events including those at Trafalgar Square and the Royal Albert Hall. She has played regularly at the RSCDS Summer School in St Andrew’s as well as being one of the Directors for the Music Course.
Angela was recently RSCDS Membership Convener and led the team on the Centenary publication of RSCDS Book 53. She is a children’s TV producer, having created animation series and arts specials including Ballet, Proms and Shakespeare productions for preschoolers!
We are delighted to welcome Angela to Glasgow Music Festival.
