Gemma Ashley Soprano Sensational Classical, Opera and Musical Theatre singer

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Description Price
Wedding Ceremony- Up to 4 songs£375
Drinks reception 1 Hour£400
1 x 45 Min . Mix of Opera, Classical Crossover and Musical Theatre£375
Funerals- up to 4 songs£215
1 x 45 Min . Mix of Opera, Classical Crossover and Musical Theatre£600
Please note the above price guides are excluding travel expenses. The above options are solo voice with backing tracks. For an extra fee there is an option to have a pianist to accompany.

About / Biography

Gemma is one of the UK’s most requested sopranos for wedding and events throughout the UK. With Classical and Musical Theatre training she has a diverse performance background. She is a trained dancer and has stunned audiences with her exceptional on stage performances.During her career spanning over 18 years, Gemma has had the opportunity to work as a Guest Artist for various cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean and Holland America. She has also served as the onboard Showteam’s lead vocalist for some of the leading and most popular cruise lines.

Gemma’s contribution in the field of music and crossover singing is simply phenomenal and worth acknowledging. She has not only sung the National Anthem at Wembley Stadium on several occasions but she has also appeared on BBC1 “The Voice UK” and various other UK TV shows.

Since 2012 Gemma has been receiving vocal training under highly experienced vocal coach David Barrett. Barrett is training her around the operatic “Bel Canto” tradition of ‘good singing’ and beauty of tone. In 2015 Gemma became a key member of the Caamora Theatre Company and participates in numerous original musical theatre shows organised by the company on a regular basis throughout the UK and europe. In 2016 Gemma released her first solo album entitled “ Vera Voce”.


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There are currently 30 user ratings for Gemma Ashley Soprano

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Musical Theatre ****

I Dreamed A Dream- Les Miserables

Bring him Home- Les Miserables

Unexpected Song-Song And Dance

Tell me it’s not True -Blood Brothers

Tale As Old As Time – Beauty And The Beast

Climb Every Mountain – The Sound Of Music

Can You Feel The love Tonight– Lion King

Think Of Me-Phantom Of The Opera

Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Phantom Of The Opera

Love Never Dies – Love Never Dies

I Whistle A Happy Tune – The King And I

You’ll Never Walk Alone - Carousel

Secret Love- Calamity Jane

I Could Have Danced All Night-My Fair Lady

Wouldn’t It Be Loverly – My Fair Lady

I Feel Pretty -West Side Story

Memory-Cats

Classical Crossover****

Per Te- Josh Groban

I Will Always Love You - Katherine Jenkins

Nella Fantasia- Il Divo

Time To Say Goodbye- Sarah Brightman

Canto Della Terra- Andrea Bocelli

Quello Que Faro- Katherine Jenkins

Parla Piu Piano – Katherine Jenkins

En Aranjuez con tu amor - Katherine Jenkins

The Prayer- Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli

A Thousand years- Christina Perri

Hallelujah- Katherine Jenkins

House Of No regrets- Katherine Jenkins

Wake Me Up Inside- Evanescence ( Katherine Jenkins Version)

Traditional Classical****

Ave Maria- Bach

Ave Maria- Schubert

Pie Jesu - Requiem - Faure

Pie Jesu - Andrew Lloyd Webber

Lascia Ch’io Pianga - Handel

Eternal Source Of Light Divine - Handel

Panis Angelicus - César Franck

Opera****

Habanera- Carmen

Nessun Dorma- Turandot

O Mio Babbino Caro-Gianni Schicchi

Quando me'n vo-La Boheme

The Flower Duet ( Lakme)

Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour - The Tales of Hoffmann

O Sole Mio - Pavarotti

Other****

Glamourous Night – Ivor Novello

Waltz Of My heart – Ivor Novello

I’ll Follow My Heart – Noel Coward

Jazz****

Don’t know why

Cry me a river

Moon River

Wade in the water

Night and day

Puttin On The Ritz

Cheek To Cheek

Fever

The nearness of you

Ain’t no sunshine

I’ll be seeing you

Under my skin

Besame Mucho

Summertime

Closest thing to crazy

My funny valentine

At Last

Mambo Italiano

Why Don’t You Do Right The Look Of Love

Swing****

Blue moon

When I fall in love

Let there be love

Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps

Fly me to the moon

Sway

Que Sera Sera

Route 66

Secret Love

If you are looking for a certain song and don’t see it in the list below I will be more than happy to learn it for you. I can also arrange classical versions of your favourite song. I get a lot of these requests so if you have a certain song in mind please don’t hesitate to ask.

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Parking Space
Power Sockets
Extension Cable
Small Table
Full length Mirror
Tea/Coffee
Water


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I Provide Full PA system and basic lights


What information do you require about a venue?

I need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in my equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes


Do you provide your own equipment

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I honestly couldn't choose but performing the national anthem at Wembley was a highlight!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I love Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. My favourite song is Canto Della Terra, which is also my mums favourite song :-)


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started gigging professionally at the age 0f 20, I am now 40 so I have been in the industry for 20 years ( still can't quite believe that !)


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Weddings

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Set up time 60 Min
1 x 45 Min
1x 2 hour set with short breaks
2/3 x 30 min
2 Hours for wedding breakfast including background music
4 songs for Wedding ceremony
4 songs and leading of the hymns for funerals

Gemma can perform with a female guitarist if your looking for an acoustic act


Are you happy to perform outside?

yes


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

yes


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Outstanding


Do you accept song requests

Yes, as long as they are given 4 weeks in advance so I have time to learn them

Recent Clients

Gemma Ashley Soprano has performed for these clients:

Resident Singer At The Speakeasy, Hitchin

NPower league 1 and 2 - National Anthem Singer

Thomson Gold Hotels - Guest Vocalist

Costa Cruise Line - Showteam Vocalist

Holland America Cruise Line - Guest Vocalist

Debenhams

Royal caribbean Cruise Lines

Sensatori Hotels

Venues

Gemma Ashley Soprano has performed at these venues:

The Savoy, London

The Roman Baths

Wembley Stadium

Royal Albert Hall

Holkham Hall

Royal Exchange, London

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