Rehearsal Accompanist

David Pipe was educated at Epsom College in Surrey, where he held a Major Music Scholarship, later studying organ at the Royal Academy of Music with David Titterington. He studied Music at Cambridge University, where he was Organ Scholar at Downing College, directing and accompanying the Chapel Choir for services and concerts at home and abroad. Whilst at Cambridge, he passed the examination for Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists. David performs regularly as a recitalist, having given concerts during the Worcester Three Choirs Festival, Cambridge Summer Music Festival and at Coventry Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. He also plays frequently as an accompanist and continuo player, having played in many cathedrals across the country as well as in venues abroad.

After graduating from Cambridge in July 2005, David returned to the Royal Academy of Music to study organ with Susan Landale, having been awarded a postgraduate entrance scholarship on the Master's course. He was recently involved in a major recording project by the Academy of organs in South London. At the same time, David was Organ Scholar and Director of the Merbecke Choir at Southwark Cathedral, participating in tours and a recording with the Cathedral's choirs; he directed the Merbecke Choir at the end of the Queen's Christmas Message in 2006. Having completed his Master's, David continues to direct the Merbecke Choir, whilst working as a freelance organist and accompanist.
 

Last updated: September 2007

David Pipe

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