Conducting great music Royal Albert Hall will always be a thrill. The human element of doing this with thousands of talented children & young people takes this to a level of fulfilment where words fail and tears flow. #hertsschoolsgala @hertsmusic Hertfordshire County Council photos: Andy Paradise

A month ago, I took my new Coronation organ piece to Westminster Abbey for a test drive. Here are the last two minutes of it:

Vivamus Choir & one of Britain’s finest period instrument orchestras The Hanover Band join me Sat. 13 May (7pm) St James's Church, Piccadilly. Alongside Handel, Purcell & Tavener the concert includes the London premiere of my uplifting choral triptych 'Were I not to sing' - I rather like it...

In January '24, I become Artistic Director of The English Chamber Choir (EnglishChamberChoir), succeeding Guy Protheroe who has been with the choir since 1972. Guy becomes Conductor Emeritus. In due course, I look forward to sharing more about our future plans. #choir #ClassicalMusic

I was so proud of the children at Samuel Lucas JMI School Year 5 & 6 Carol Festival that I want to share a recording that we have put together of my arrangement of our opening carol, alongside their poetry and artwork. I wish you all a peaceful Christmas. youtube.com/watch?v=nX0DKf…

Hitchin Chamber Orchestra’s ‘Spring Collection’ brings together a delightful mix of well-known and lesser-known works and composers. We hope to see you on Saturday 16th March at 7:30pm in St Mary’s Church, Hitchin eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-colle… #Hitchin #livemusic

What a treat to hear so many young performers last night @HMSNorthHerts Recital Evening. We are delighted that so many Samuel Lucas School pupils were involved. Thanks to @hertsmusic for creating these invaluable opportunities for our young musicians.

Huge thanks to TPS_musicdept and Dacorum Community Choir for the loan of microphones and a PA system, enabling Year 6 to shine in their production of 'Wind in the Willows'. Community spirit overcame the exhausting financial challenges of music education.

A fabulous EnglishChamberChoir choir rehearsal with Jonathan Radford this evening. Tickets still available for Friday's concert from the Hitchin Festival box office and eventbrite.

An exciting year of music awaits us. To whet your appetite, here's a recording of our String Group playing Mr Frowde's 'Clochard 01'. #minimalism #hitchin #NewMusic #EducationForAll youtube.com/watch?v=bUUpC6…

A glimpse of EnglishChamberChoir Hitchin Festival. Rufus Frowde dedicated 'Love Divine' to Guy Protheroe & Ann, celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. This première @stmaryshitchin was almost 50 years to the day after they were married in the same church. youtube.com/watch?v=ZRz6oD…

Our Choir rehearsals for Britten's St Nicolas with Vivamus Choir, @hertsmusic, Graham Neal & Rufus Frowde are going brilliantly. Don't miss this Hitchin Festival performance St Mary's Church, Hitchin. eventbrite.co.uk/e/vivamus-at-h…