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Professional freelance organist based in South Cheshire

Organist

Nantwich

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Simon was born in Liverpool. He studied organ at Birkenhead School with Timothy Lawford and then at Cambridge as Organ Scholar at St. Catharine’s College, where he continued studies with Gillian Weir and the late Peter Le Huray. After Cambridge he was appointed Assistant Organist at Chester Cathedral but decided after a while to keep music as a hobby and gain fortune from computer keyboards. He was firstly accompanist and then Music Director of the Hoylake Choral Society from 1982 until he moved, in 2000, to Nantwich where he is Organist at St Mary’s Parish Church. He is an annual recitalist at Bangor and Chester Cathedrals and is on the 'reserve' organist list playing for visiting choirs and covering holiday periods and other absences. He is also in demand as an organ, piano and theory tutor and has many Associated Board and other pupil distinctions and diploma successes to his credit. Since May 2014, he has been a full-time professional freelance musician and as well as being accompanist to the Nantwich Choral Society, he is also accompanist to the Jubilate Chamber Choir, based in Cheltenham. Simon is also an examiner for the London College of Music and the Regional Coordinator for the North of England for the Royal School of Church Music

Simon

5 out of 5

6 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Simon's Reviews

5 out of 5

Simon played for the funeral of our church organist. From the outset Simon's communication was clear and professional, inspiring confidence. On the day he played with great skill and sensitivity and added significantly to the service. He is an exceptional musician and I am so pleased that we chose him to accompany such a special service. Thank you, Simon.

Reply from Simon

3 days ago

John, very many thanks for your kind words. It was my great pleasure. It sounds like she was quite a character and I’m glad to have had the opportunity and privilege to play for her. Thanks for all the great feedback. Best wishes.

5 out of 5

Simon was the perfect addition to our son’s christening! Communication was spot on and Simon was very professional and friendly. Thank you so much, we look forward to having you for other church events in the future.

Reply from Simon

3 days ago

It was my absolute pleasure.

5 out of 5

Absolutely amazing start to finish, could not have asked for a better organist for our wedding.

Reply from Simon

1 year ago

And a perfect, well-organised and efficient client. I wish you both all the best! Cheers, Simon 😀

5 out of 5

Simon was perfect - that’s it really.

Reply from Simon

2 years ago

And perfect clients too…..

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5 out of 5

The music for the service was quite exceptional and we all felt that your organ playing was very impressive. The deaconess said that was the best she has heard the organ sound and it certainly blew any cobwebs away! Many people spoke to us and expressed the same view. Hopefully you felt that the singing was enthusiastic and kept tempo with your playing, something Dad, we are sure, would definitely have approved of. Even the more critical musicians in the family were impressed and uplifted by your playing and we all wanted to pass on our thanks to you. A very memorable day for all concerned and one that Dad would undoubtedly have approved of. Many thanks once again. Best wishes,

Very fortunate to have the resources of our gifted accompanist, Simon Russell

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