Shivani Rattan is a Choral Conductor, Mezzo-Soprano and workshop leader based in London. She sings with the all-female quintet Papagena and is a sought-after session singer. Recent projects include conducting recordings of OUP’s The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers with London Voices, conducting the St. Endellion Festival Chorus Easter 2023 and singing backing vocals for Ellie Goulding on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.
Shivani has worked with Brent Music Service as their Choral Co-ordinator since 2020 as well as other organisations such as The National Children’s Choir of Great Britain (Assistant Conductor), Tenebrae (Singing Schools Workshop Leader), and Sing for Pleasure (Conducting Tutor). With The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, Shivani was a Fellow in 2021 and has since enjoyed working on NYCGB courses as a Section Coach and with the Learning and Engagement Team. She is a graduate of Royal Holloway where she held a Choral Scholarship and directed The Founder’s Choir. With The Choir of Royal Holloway Shivani toured around the world and recorded music by Joanna Marsh, Ben Parry and Ola Gjeilo.
Fusing choral and Bollywood sounds, Shivani’s Three Indian Celebration Songs were published by Sing for Pleasure in 2022. They are designed for educational use and hope to diversify music education through fun layering songs.
Shivani joined Music of Life regular group of practitioners in 2023 bringing a wealth of experience and skills to the team, working alongside her colleagues in several special schools across the Midlands in term-time sessions and concerts. She has a natural talent for engaging children and young people in singing and music games, which, in addition to her professional skills, makes her a perfect leader for Music of Life sessions.
