By Gillian Ellison

Published at 15:35, Wednesday, 14 July 2010

WHITEHAVEN Male Voice Choir has a new musical director – Aileen Rule.

Aileen, pictured, of St Bees, has taught music in three local junior schools throughout her career.

She is accompanist for the West Cumberland Choral Society Junior Choir and is former accompanist for the St Bees Ladies choir, Vivace.

Aileen took on the role of assistant accompanist for Whitehaven Male Voice Choir in 2004 and the role of deputy musical director in October 2009.

She was promoted to the role of musical director in June 2010, following the resignation of Hugh Robinson due to ill health.

The choir extended thanks to Hugh for his hard work, musical skill, professionalism and dedication during his 14 years as musical director. Hugh was instrumental in raising the choir to a high standard of musicianship and directed the choir’s first CD entitled 25 Years of Song which has received both national and international acclaim.

The choir presented Hugh with an inscribed cut glass goblet following his retirement, in recognition of his outstanding service.

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