David Hill (born on 13 May 1957[1] in Carlisle, Cumberland), is a choral conductor and organist. His most high profile roles are as Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers from September 2007, and Musical Director of The Bach Choir from April 1998.[2] He was previously Organist and Director of Music at St John's College, Cambridge, in succession to Christopher Robinson from 2002. He formerly held the same title at Winchester Cathedral from 1987 – 2002 and at Westminster Cathedral from 1982 – 1987.
Hill was educated at Chetham's School of Music. He also holds the positions Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, and Music Director of the Leeds Philharmonic Society. He took up the position of Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers in summer 2007, succeeding Stephen Cleobury, and assumed the presidency of the Incorporated Association of Organists, succeeding Catherine Ennis.[3] He was succeeded at St John's by Andrew Nethsingha.[4]
| Preceded by Stephen Cleobury |
Director of Music, Westminster Cathedral 1982–1987 |
Succeeded by James O'Donnell |
| Preceded by Martin Neary |
Director of Music, Winchester Cathedral 1988–2002 |
Succeeded by Andrew Lumsden |
| Preceded by Christopher Robinson |
Director of Music, St John's College, Cambridge 2003–2007 |
Succeeded by Andrew Nethsingha |
| Preceded by Sir David Willcocks |
Musical Director, The Bach Choir 1998 - present |
Incumbent |