Who's Who

Cath Morton

Cath is the Chorus Director and leads rehearsals and performances from the front(the conductor,in other musical circles.) She is an experienced ‘barbershopper’ who joined the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) in 1978. Cath has 2 Quartet Gold Medals (with Conchords – 1980, and 42nd Street- 1987) as well as 2 Chorus Gold medals (with White Rosettes – 1983 & 1984) under her belt, which were all achieved in the National Championships.

Cath has served the world of Ladies Barbershop for over 25 years, performing many different roles – as a Sound Judge, Sound Category Director, on the Executive Committee, as LABBS Chair (1996 – 1998), and as ‘Coast to Coast’* director for many years. She is well known for her coaching skills throughout the Barbershop world so we are very lucky to have her!

Cath has served Pennine Chimes for many years, along with others, both in the role of Chorus Director and also Musical Director, and sings Bass when Beth is directing.

Kim Webb

Kim’s role in the Chorus is to search the barbershop world for new music for Pennine Chimes and with her extensive judging and coaching experience, to have input on technique during rehearsals. Kim joined LABBS in 1978 when she began singing with the White Rosettes, where she won 2 Chorus Gold Medals. She joined Pennine Chimes in 1986 and a Quartet Gold Medal came with 42nd Street (1987) and a Quartet Bronze Medal with ‘Live Coverage’ (1994) to follow.

After several training courses, Kim has served LABBS as a Sound Judge, Singing Category Judge and Singing Category Director. She is committed to furthering the education programme within LABBS and fulfils the role of Education Co-ordinator for the Fellowship of Directors. Kim travels extensively, coaching both ladies and men’s choruses and quartets, so we appreciate her skills and her input. She has served Pennine Chimes as Musical Director but also as Chorus Director and Coach and can sing virtually any part of any song!