Freelance Pipe Organist, Pianist and Accompanist

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Brian Martin F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M.
trained at the Royal Academy of Music

About Brian
Brian was born in Aberdeen.
His interest in the organ began at the age of 7 when he vividly remembers practicing at his local church in freezing temperatures. He studied organ, piano and composition at the Royal Academy of Music with Douglas Hawkridge, Robert Edwards
and Dr. Eric Thiman.

Brian's Career
As a freelance musician he has pursued a
career as a performer, accompanist and teacher.
He has given many recitals in this country and in Italy and has broadcast recitals on a number of
occasions for BBC 3.

In 2005 he was invited to perform a programme of English music for the Association of Organists
in Bologna Italy.

Brian has now just retired from being the Director of Music at St Mary the Virgin Monken Hadley Church of England church after 25 years unbroken service.

Brian by Day
Brian also regularly directs a local
16 strong choir, 'Monken Hadley Singers'.
Their recitals include several visits to sing at
local Churches and Churches in Europe,
most famously, Bologna Cathedral.

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Brian's Current Project
Today, Brian is helping to raise money to pay for the restoration of
the rare and ancient 1898 Hill organ
at St Joseph's Highgate London.
The organ was originally installed at the Northern Polytechnic Institute
(a forerunner of the London Metropolitan University).

Freelance Pipe Organist, Pianist and Accompanist
Back to Home Page Image © TNW 2007 Disclaimer - Every effort has been made to give correct information on this web site however if any errors are found please let me know asap. This web site is designed to be viewed at screen resolution 1024 pixels wide	Brian Martin F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M. trained at the Royal Academy of Music About Brian Brian was born in Aberdeen. His interest in the organ began at the age of 7 when he vividly remembers practicing at his local church in freezing temperatures. He studied organ, piano and composition at the Royal Academy of Music with Douglas Hawkridge, Robert Edwards and Dr. Eric Thiman. Brian's Career As a freelance musician he has pursued a career as a performer, accompanist and teacher. He has given many recitals in this country and in Italy and has broadcast recitals on a number of occasions for BBC 3. In 2005 he was invited to perform a programme of English music for the Association of Organists in Bologna Italy. Brian has now just retired from being the Director of Music at St Mary the Virgin Monken Hadley Church of England church after 25 years unbroken service. Brian by Day Brian also regularly directs a local 16 strong choir, 'Monken Hadley Singers'. Their recitals include several visits to sing at local Churches and Churches in Europe, most famously, Bologna Cathedral. Web Site designed and created by Winged Chariot Web Site Design or email at design@wingedchariot.co.uk Back to the top	Image © TNW 2007 Brian's Current Project Today, Brian is helping to raise money to pay for the restoration of the rare and ancient 1898 Hill organ at St Joseph's Highgate London. The organ was originally installed at the Northern Polytechnic Institute (a forerunner of the London Metropolitan University). Brian Martin with just some the Monken Hadley Singers he directs seen here on tour in Italy Oct 2008 © TNW 2008