“…judging by their polished performances they may well become worthy successors to the King’s Singers” Gramophone Magazine [January 2012]
“Ridiculously well-honed” The Tab [Jesus May Ball 2011]
“A hugely enjoyable evening” The Cambridge Student [ADC 2010]
“Genuine requests for the release of singing OTB dolls, voiced afterwards in the bar, only confirmed my praise.” Varsity [ADC 2010]
James Henshaw – Alto
James joined OTB in 2008 and was an instant hit with his trumpet solo in ‘Penny Lane’. James now works in London as a freelance conductor and music teacher. He recently conducted an acclaimed production of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, which featured five other members of OTB. James also enjoys the piano, gossiping and inappropriate, unfunny jokes about the pitch of his voice.
Oliver El-Holiby – Alto
Oli is a new member of the group but has been a smash-hit since his first gig at the ADC theatre in Cambridge, where he left many audience members in visible shock. Known throughout Cambridge for his stunning counter-tenor voice, the group will now never be the same without him. Alongside working for his degree in music, Oli enjoys bending down correctly and felinology.
Stefan Kennedy – Tenor
Stefan has been a member of OTB since 2010 and has taken over the role as chief sex-symbol. Stefan is very proud of his Liverpudlian heritage can often be found in local public houses drinking ale and talking about the future of Liverpool Football Club. Stefan is a Lay Clerk in the Choir of Clare College, which gives him a lot of free time to pursue his other passions, primarily the collection of football stickers and ice hockey.
Peter Aisher – Tenor
Peter is the resident scientist in the group. Peter is currently studying Astrophysics but says that the sky is the limit for his singing career. A very experienced choral singer, he hopes to enter the world of opera in the future, singing the great Italian tenor roles. Peter’s hobbies include Jazz, his Citroën 2CV, and being right.
SJ Senanayake – Tenor
SJ joined Over the bridge in 2011 after a stonking audition in which he proved himself capable of singing soprano. Without much need for a soprano we were thankful that he is also an excellent tenor. Since then he has astounded the other members of the group with his punctuality. By far and away the cleverest and most studious of us, this engineering student can often be found in Jesus College library where enjoys people-watching and competitive shushing.
Jack Lawrence-Jones – Baritone
Jack joined the group in 2010 from the distant plains of Downing College. He reads Computer Science but often wishes he didn’t. Jack has stepped into the diminutive shoes of Tom Keen, an OTB legend, and is relishing the challenge of singing Stacy’s Mom. Jack also enjoys, opera and ‘just making some food’ being on his way.
Henry Neill – Baritone
Henry is the second member of OTB to come from the impressive choral tradition of St. John’s College and joined in 2011. Once described as a ‘Bari-hunk’, Henry has since been desperately searching for Mr. B. Hunk to ask him what this means and hopes that when they eventually meet they will be able to share a pint. Next year Henry will be moving to London to take up a place on a post-graduate vocal studies course. He hopes, however, that he will have time to continue his interest in the etymology of the word ‘pint’.
Nick Mogg – Bass
Nick joined OTB in 2008 as a first year reading Music at Clare College. Having now graduated he manages the group’s operations in Cambridge and has taken up the administrative role left by Chris Webb (bass extraordinaire and creator of the proclaimed ’Dum vowel’) for The Choir of Clare College. Nick is passionate about Diet Coke and Countdown.
Henry Tozer – Bass
Henry is the youngest member of OTB, only in his first year at Cambridge. Having said that, his nickname ‘The voice of the Earth’ didn’t come from nowhere. His voice is so low that many people, both men and women, have said that as soon as he speaks they can almost feel themselves become pregnant. Peter and SJ, students of science, have thankfully confirmed that this is not possible. Nevertheless to hear more of Henry, search for ‘Henry sings Five Octaves’ on Youtube and enjoy..!
Photo courtesy of Tom Keen- Taken at the ADC Theatre 28/11/11.