About Us

We were born on 6 September 2003 under the leadership of local voice coach, Colleen Bleazard, supported by Angie Carney. When Colleen emigrated to Australia it took us a year to find a new leader in the form of John Montgomery. Before moving to Devon John was a soloist with the United Christian Gospel Choir in Essex. John stepped down from his leadership role in April 2009 but continues to bless us with his amazing voice as one of our favourite soloists!

In the summer of 2009 we were delighted to have Andrew Hague join us as Musical Director. Andy began his musical career with the Royal Marines and currently teaches courses in Performing Arts and Music Technology at Richard Huish College in Taunton where he also directs the Jazz Band and Rock Choir.

Past SGC band members have included Toby Williams (keys), Nick Hannan (bass) and Scott Tobin (drums). We are currently supported by the excellent Clive ‘Sam’ Salmon on keyboard. Sam is a past member of the celebrated soul band ‘Joey the Lips’ and, in his spare time, works as headteacher of a local primary school.

Andy

Sam