Helen was born in Wembley and moved to the Dorset coast over 21 years ago where she raised 3 children. Helen has been interested in music ever since receiving her first recorder at the tender age of 7 ! Since then she has studied the clarinet at the Royal academy of music and completed a BEd at London University. Playing music has always been an important part of her life especially over the last 13 years. She privately teaches on 3 instruments is an active member of the Association of Southern Artistes. Virtually every waking moment is someway involved with music which has given life enormous pleasure and fun. Helen runs a dance band 'Tequila Dance Band' and most importantly is the inspiration and Director of Music of Come Prima. Helen established Come Prima during 2000 and in many ways in has come to epitomise her passion for encouraging and nurturing others with their musical abilities.

Certainly the 80 odd members (that means approximately 80, not 80 odd people!) love attending Come Prima regularly and this is because of Helen's wonderful way with all people, her passion for the group and her continual hard work behind the scenes to ensure that Come Prima keeps going !

Thanks Helen, we all think you're amazing !