International Staff Songsters

Songster Leader Dorothy Nancekievill

International Staff Songster Leader since 2003, Dorothy Nancekievill (HON RAM) grew up in Glasgow and attended Paisley, Parkhead and Govan Corps. As a student she attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Glasgow University. Post-graduate study then took Dorothy to the South West of England and Bristol Easton Corps. After six years at Bromley Temple Corps, Dorothy returned to worshipping at Bristol Easton Corps.

She has had a long professional career in education, most recently as Head of Farringtons School in Kent and previously as Director of Music at Wells Cathedral School. During her time at Wells, Dorothy's contribution to music education was acknowledged with the award of an Honorary Associate of the Royal Academy of Music. 

Dorothy's desire is that the Songsters should excite and comfort their listeners in times of joy and sadness. She is committed to ensuring the ISS continue to sing 'heart songs' that challenge, inspire and encourage.

Executive Officer Lieut-Colonel Jayne Roberts

The ISS is delighted to be supported by Jayne, who is the Secretary for Spiritual Life Development. Her role includes teaching at various events includes the Brengle Institute and working closely with The Salvation Army's prayer network. 

Jayne has been a Salvation Army officer for more than 30 years and is married to Jonathan, the current Territorial Ecumenical Officer for The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland. They have served as corps officers at Caterham, Plumstead, Cwmbran and Cardiff Canton and in divisional leadership in East Midlands.

Four years at IHQ gave Jayne the opportunity to learn new skills as Editor of The Salvation Army Year Book and study for a Masters degree in Christian Spirituality at Heythrop College. Two years in personnel work in East Scotland preceded an appointment as Assistant Chief Secretary. Jayne attends Croydon Citadel Corps.