Conducting

Will conducts several groups in the UK. Forthcoming events can be found on the Diary page on this site. Do get in touch if you're interested in joining any of the groups!

Henley Choral Society - a wonderful Choral Society rehearsing and performing in the idyllic town of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Current membership numbers approx 100 singers. We frequently work with an Orchestra and Young Soloists and give three concerts a year in the beautiful church of St Mary's in the town. As a non auditioned choir, we gladly welcome singers of all parts to our Monday evening rehearsals.

The Damon Singers - an auditioned and hugely social chamber choir based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Rehearsing on Wednesday nights, there are occasional vacancies for singers, particularly at this time, altos. Very varied repertoire, ranging from Palestrina to Finzi, Maxwell Davies to Gershwin.

The Cappella Singers of Upminster - A small but talented chamber choir based in Upminster, Essex. We rehearse on Thursday evenings and would welcome enquiries from Basses.

Edinburgh Camerata - An excellent choir performing challenging and ravishing works. We are a flexible group of singers ranging from 8 to 40 singers depending on the repertoire, and have performed Rachmaninov's Vespers on several occasions. Recent highlights include the Scottish premiere of works by Rautavaara, Penderecki and Whitacre. Operating on a list basis, we are accommodating and always seek new singers to add to the 'list'.

Opera UK (Chorusmaster) - A recently formed company, founded by John Mullis. Dedicated to presenting 'core repertoire in essentially traditional though lively and imaginative stagings'. The company is touring Dubai in 2007.

Will has also previously worked as a conductor/chorusmaster for several notable groups including:

Chantage (BBC Choir of the year 2006) Choir of London Coro (Winners of the Grand Prix in the Tallinn International Choral Competition 2003) Edinburgh Symphony Baroque Edinurgh University Symphony Orchestra Jerusalem Chorus National Youth Training Choir of Great Britain Rodolfus Choir Scottish Chamber Choir

Will is keen to hear from any groups (Choral or Orchestral) who are looking for a conductor for concerts or rehearsals on a permanent or temporary basis.

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