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Interpreter Song Club

A book club... but for songs!

Song Club is on a short break

Sessions are paused while our facilitators focus on festival season. We'll be back in September, register your interest below and we'll let you know when dates open.

Interpreter Song Club is a free, small-group space (limited to 7 participants) where interpreters and Deaf performers come together to explore the art of music interpreting.

When reserving a place, you must confirm you are available to attend both dates on the event listing.

Upcoming Sessions

No sessions currently scheduled. Register your interest and we'll let you know when the next one is announced.

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So great to share ideas in a group with such varied experience and has really helped me feel more confident.

It was a genuinely inspiring and uplifting experience. I would love to be considered for another group.

How It Works

Theme & Song

Each Song Club has a clear theme with a pre-selected track

Between Sessions

Between sessions your group WhatsApp group chat to swap ideas, clips, tips

Workshops & Guidance

Two Zoom workshops with facilitator coaching

Places are free but very limited (7 max). First-come, first-served.

Who Can Participate?

Song Club is designed for qualified RSLIs, RSLTs, TSLIs, TSLTs & Deaf performers (Level 6+).

Meet Your Facilitators

Sammie Vanterpool

Sammie Vanterpool

“As one of the facilitators of the Song Club I feel privileged to be able to offer interpreters a supportive space...”

Karen Ward-Welch

Karen Ward-Welch

“I'm honoured to be one of the facilitators of SongClub, supporting a space where we can nurture creativity...”

Song Club FAQs

Who can join Song Club?
Song Club is for qualified RSLIs, RSLTs, TSLIs, TSLTs and Deaf performers (Level 6+) looking to polish their performance interpreting skills in a supportive, collaborative environment. Whether you're experienced in music interpreting or just starting to explore this domain, you'll find a welcoming space to experiment, learn and grow.
How much does Song Club cost?
Song Club is completely free. Places are very limited (maximum 7 per cohort) and offered first-come, first-served.
What does a Song Club cohort involve?
Each cohort has a clear theme with a pre-selected track. Two facilitated Zoom workshops bookend the cohort. In between, your group collaborates in a WhatsApp chat to swap ideas, short clips and tips, with small challenges to build momentum.
How do I sign up?
When dates are announced, they appear on the Song Club page automatically. Register your interest to be notified when the next cohort opens.
Do I need to attend both dates?
Yes — when you reserve a place you must confirm you're available to attend both Zoom workshops on the event listing.
Who facilitates Song Club?
Sammie Vanterpool and Karen Ward-Welch each facilitate separate cohort strands. Both are experienced performance interpreters with deep music interpreting backgrounds.

Interested in Song Club?

Get in touch to find out when the next session is running.

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