David Hill (choral director)
David Hill (born on 13 May 1957[1] in Carlisle, Cumberland), is a choral conductor and organist. Beginning July 2013, he holds an appointment to the Yale Institute of Sacred Music.[2] His most high-profile roles are as Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers since September 2007, and Musical Director of The Bach Choir since April 1998.[3]
He also holds the positions Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, and Music Director of the Leeds Philharmonic Society.
Hill is President of the Incorporated Association of Organists, succeeding Catherine Ennis.[4]
Past career
Hill was educated at Chetham's School of Music.
He was Organist and Director of Music at Westminster Cathedral from 1982–1987, at Winchester Cathedral from 1987-2002, and at St John's College, Cambridge from 2003-2007.
References
- ↑ Weekend birthdays, "The Guardian", May 12, 2007. p. 43. Accessed on August 16, 2007.
- ↑ Yale Institute of Sacred Music page for David Hill
- ↑ The Bach Choir Website
- ↑ Rayfield Allied - David Hill - Conductor
External links
- St John's College, Cambridge Choir homepage
- BBC announcement of Chief Conductorship
- The Bach Choir homepage
| 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 |
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