James Longden

Location:

Scunthorpe
United Kingdom DN20

Contact:

james_longden@hotmail.com

Additional Info:

James initially studied the organ and harmony with Alan Phillips (FRCO) and then subsequently with Robert Poyser (FTCL, Director of Music – Beverley Minster). James completed his degree at The University of Hull, where he read Music, BMus (Hons). Whilst at university, he was also awarded the Organ Scholarship at Beverley Minster, playing for services, giving recitals and conducting the Minster and University Choirs.

Currently, James is Curriculum Leader of Music at Waltham Toll Bar Academy, where he oversees and coordinates Music, Performing Arts and Dance for the 6th Form and main school.

Alongside being the Musical Director for The Isle Community Choir, he is also Deputy Musical Director & accompanist for Lydian Choir. In addition to his conducting responsibilities, he is also accompanist for Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir, Choir of the Year 2008 and Scunthorpe Male Voice Choir.

During his professional career as an accompanist, James premiered the 2022 set of Friday Afternoon pieces for the Red House, Snape Maltings, in collaboration with Scunthorpe Co-operative Junior Choir. In addition to this, he has also been a guest accompanist (organ and piano) for BBC's Song of Praise.

In the little spare time he has, he also enjoys singing with Sine Nomine International Touring Choir.

Fees

£ 50.00 Pounds Per Hour

Instruments

Piano, Organ

Specialisms

Early Music, Improvisation, Instrumental Accompaniment, Vocal Accompaniment, Vocal Repetiteur, Musical Direction, Vocal Coaching

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