Polly May is both an exceptional musician and a facilitator for music in a wide variety of guises. She studied music at Edinburgh University, where she gained formal training in singing, composition and orchestration, before heading to Trinity College of Music to further her vocal studies as a Mezzo-Soprano.

After 9 years of experience as a Director of Music in Secondary Schools, Polly works as a strategic consultant for schools’ music departments. She brings fresh vision and innovation to schools and helps them to create a music programme that supports their vision. 

Polly has worked extensively as a soloist across the UK and Europe, at the opening concert for the Edinburgh International Festival 2014 and debuting at the Proms in 2012 with the BBCSO. She has regularly worked with professional vocal ensembles such as the BBC Singers and Exaudi, as well as working as a session singer for Film and Pop.

Alongside her singing work, Polly is also a composer and arranger and has also written choral music and film scores, collaborating with Alexis Bennett. Films include ‘Monsoon Tide’ and ‘Retribution’. 

Polly is an active Choral Director, having worked with a number of choirs over the years. In 2013, Polly set up The Southwest Songbirds, a ladies community choir in Earlsfield. They sing a variety of repertoire, from traditional choral to pop, and grow in number every year. They perform in their own concerts as well as being invited to sing in Festivals and for local events. 

Polly has been working as a Singing Teacher and Vocal Coach since 2000. She offers tuition to children and adults and works with all repertoire including Classical, Musical Theatre and Pop.