David Price (musician)
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David John Chandler Price GTCL DMus HonFASC (born 1969) is a British choral
conductor and organist
.
, graduating in 1991. He was also organ scholar at Croydon Parish Church
. During his last year at Trinity, he was organ scholar at Rochester Cathedral
under Barry Ferguson
. He became Assistant Organist of Ely Cathedral
under Paul Trepte
in September 1991.
In September 1996, Price became Organist and Master of the Choristers at Portsmouth Cathedral
. He has presided over major changes in the running of the Music Department at Portsmouth Cathedral (see below).
During his tenth year in Portsmouth
in 2007, Price was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by the University of Portsmouth
in recognition of his contribution to the musical life of the city, which has included not only work in the daily cathedral services, but also for special civic and national events and University graduations, and the Portsmouth Festivities. In the same year, Price was made an honorary Fellow of the Academy of Saint Cecilia for his contribution to the performance of early music through his work at Portsmouth.
of the cathedral to a new suite in Cathedral House opposite. For more information, see the article on Portsmouth Cathedral
.
Price is the son-in-law of the late ex-Bishop of Portsmouth, Kenneth Stevenson.
's state funeral amongst several recorded at Portsmouth. Price's work at Portsmouth has included the introduction of the gap year scheme
for choral scholars; in 2005 the choral scholars recorded a CD for Macmillan Cancer Support
.
Choir
A choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
conductor and organist
Organ (music)
The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
.
Biography
David Price studied organ at Trinity College of MusicTrinity College of Music
Trinity College of Music is one of the London music conservatories, based in Greenwich. It is part of Trinity Laban.The conservatoire is inheritor of elegant riverside buildings of the former Greenwich Hospital, designed in part by Sir Christopher Wren...
, graduating in 1991. He was also organ scholar at Croydon Parish Church
Croydon Parish Church
Croydon Minster is the parish and civic church of the London Borough of Croydon. There are currently more than 35 churches in the borough, with Croydon Minster being the most prominent.-History:...
. During his last year at Trinity, he was organ scholar at Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral, or the Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a Norman church in Rochester, Kent. The bishopric is second oldest in England after Canterbury...
under Barry Ferguson
Barry Ferguson
Barry Ferguson MBE is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Blackpool.Ferguson has made 82 appearances in European competitions, all for Rangers, which makes him the record European appearance holder at the club. He was also inducted into the Rangers F.C. Hall of Fame...
. He became Assistant Organist of Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral is the principal church of the Diocese of Ely, in Cambridgeshire, England, and is the seat of the Bishop of Ely and a suffragan bishop, the Bishop of Huntingdon...
under Paul Trepte
Paul Trepte
Paul Trepte is an English cathedral organist, who served in St Edmundsbury Cathedral and is at Ely Cathedral-Background:Paul Trepte was born on 24 April 1954 in Morley, Yorkshire...
in September 1991.
In September 1996, Price became Organist and Master of the Choristers at Portsmouth Cathedral
Portsmouth Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is the Church of England cathedral of the City of Portsmouth, England and is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth...
. He has presided over major changes in the running of the Music Department at Portsmouth Cathedral (see below).
During his tenth year in Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
in 2007, Price was awarded an honorary doctorate in music by the University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
The University of Portsmouth is a university in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The University was ranked 60th out of 122 in The Sunday Times University Guide...
in recognition of his contribution to the musical life of the city, which has included not only work in the daily cathedral services, but also for special civic and national events and University graduations, and the Portsmouth Festivities. In the same year, Price was made an honorary Fellow of the Academy of Saint Cecilia for his contribution to the performance of early music through his work at Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Cathedral
During Price's tenure at Portsmouth, a girls'/youth choir, called Cantate!, has been introduced, and a West Great organ has been installed. A chamber organ was purchased in 2007 with funds from a bequest to the Music Department. In addition, the choir have moved from the Song School in the North CloisterCloister
A cloister is a rectangular open space surrounded by covered walks or open galleries, with open arcades on the inner side, running along the walls of buildings and forming a quadrangle or garth...
of the cathedral to a new suite in Cathedral House opposite. For more information, see the article on Portsmouth Cathedral
Portsmouth Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is the Church of England cathedral of the City of Portsmouth, England and is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth...
.
Price is the son-in-law of the late ex-Bishop of Portsmouth, Kenneth Stevenson.
Recordings
Price's career as a cathedral organist has included several recordings with Ely and Portsmouth. A recording of Amner's choral music is amongst four CDs recorded whilst Price was at Ely, and a reenactment of NelsonHoratio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
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's state funeral amongst several recorded at Portsmouth. Price's work at Portsmouth has included the introduction of the gap year scheme
Gap year
An expression or phrase that is associated with taking time out to travel in between life stages. It is also known as sabbatical, time off and time out that refers to a period of time in which students disengage from curricular education and undertake non curricular activities, such as travel or...
for choral scholars; in 2005 the choral scholars recorded a CD for Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer....
.