We are delighted to welcome Anna Jouan (née Tidey), class of 2005, as the new Music Administrator at the Latymer School. 

After leaving in 2005, Anna travelled alongside undertaking admin work at a central London hospital during a gap year. Following this, she studied Applied Theology at Regents Theological College, University of Wales, during which she co-ordinated the chapel bands there. Once she had finished her studies, Anna returned to London to pursue a career in the NHS, where she managed the admissions service in paediatrics for several years. Anna then took a short career break to raise her young family, during which she volunteered in a local secondary school and started to build a creative business. Her new role at Latymer in the Music department brings together her interest in music alongside her administration services. 

It is no surprise though that Anna has ended up working in music. At the age of six, she began learning the piano, something that continued until she turned 16, where she then took up singing, often in local church events as well as co-leading the Christian Union during her Sixth Form years at Latymer. She studied Music at GCSE and undertook her first Saturday job at the Latymer Saturday Music Centre whilst completing her A levels, before pursuing singing further in the chapel bands at university. To this day, Anna continues to use her musical talents in her local church. 

Now in her current role, Anna will play a crucial role as the Music Administrator at Latymer, acting as the bridge between the many students who take part in musical activities, the large team of visiting instrumental and singing teachers, Heads of Section and the three Music teachers in the department. Each week there are typically over 350 music lessons that take place, showcasing the scale of musical operations at hand! It is a varied role that supports the smooth running of the department, with seasonal fluctuations encompassing the many concerts and other performance events throughout the academic year. 

With 21 years passing since she left the school, Anna is delighted to be back and relishing all that comes with the role of Music Administrator. "Being back at Latymer as staff in the music department feels very 'full circle'. I performed my first piano duet in the Great Hall as a primary school pupil, sung a solo during an Easter assembly as a sixth former, and now I have the opportunity to be part of others doing the same at Latymer. It is a wonderful place to work, and I am privileged to continue to be part of this enriching community." 

We are thrilled to welcome Anna back to Latymer and wish her every success in her new role! 

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