Music team

Dr Paul Nevins was appointed Musical Director (MD) of Chase Choral Society in the summer of 2025 having previously been the MD of Uttoxeter Choral Society and Bella Musica. Paul is also the founder and MD of Jacobi Chorale and Players. He was the conductor of the Stafford Orchestra from 2010 to 2017 and South Derbyshire Wind Orchestra from 2001 to 2008.

Paul was educated at the Royal Academy of Music where his professors were William J Overton (trumpet), Mildred Litherland (piano) and Maurice Miles (conducting). He completed his PhD in 2018 supervised by professors Peter Johnson and Ronald Woodley at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

As a trumpeter he has performed in many orchestras, including the Hallé, English National Opera and Welsh National Opera, and theatrical productions.

The later part of his career was spent in examining working for OCR, Guildhall Examinations and Trinity College London, for whom he undertook 21 overseas tours and remains a consultant to the board.

Paul is an avid fly fisher and fly dresser.

Natalie’s musical journey began in childhood, when she started learning the piano at the age of five. Alongside her piano studies, she was actively involved in performance, singing and playing piano in various settings. These early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for music.

By the age of 15, Natalie had achieved Grade 8 in piano and went on to pursue her love for music at Lancaster University, where she earned a BMUS Hons degree. After completing a PGCE, she worked as a class teacher while also leading music provision in a number of schools.

In addition to teaching piano, Natalie has the privilege of accompanying several choirs, including Bloxwich Community Chorus, where she will take on the role of Musical Director in the New Year.

Natalie believes deeply in the power of music as a transformative gift, and her passion for sharing music with others continues to inspire the choirs and students she works with.