Rumer Songwriting Masterclass

We are delighted to welcome Rumer to take a masterclass with our students.

Rumer is the professional name of the British female singer-songwriter, Sarah Joyce (born 1979, Islamabad, Pakistan). Her stage name was inspired by the author Rumer Godden. Rumer’s voice has been described by The Guardian as being reminiscent of Karen Carpenter. Supported by leading music industry figures including Burt Bacharach, Jools Holland and Elton John, Rumer was nominated for two Brit awards on 13 January 2011.

Her debut album, seasons of My Soul, released in 2010, peaked on the UK Charts at No. 3, was certified platinum in 2013 having sold over one million copies, and was listed at No. 26 in the Official Top 40 Biggest Debut Albums of the Decade in 2019. Boys Don’t Cry, released in 2012, peaked on the UK Charts at No. 3. She has performed at several festivals such as Glastonbury Festival Her album This Girl’s in Love (A Bacharach & David Songbook) was released in November 2016. In August 2020, she released her fifth album, Nashville Tears (The Songs of Hugh Prestwood).

If you would like to attend this masterclass please email concerts@purcell-school.org .
The masterclass is free to attend but donations to a retiring collection will be gratefully received.