Andrew Cantrill
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Andrew Cantrill is a British-born organist
and choral director. He has held cathedral positions in New Zealand and America and is currently Organist & Master of the Choristers at Croydon Minster.
, and organ scholar at Barnard Castle School
. He studied music at Durham University
, where he was organ scholar
of the College of St Hild and St Bede
, conductor of the University Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra, and assistant conductor of the University Choral Society. He graduated in 1991 with the Eve Myra Kisch Prize for Music. His organ teachers have included James Lancelot
, Peter Wright, Susi Jeans
and Gerre Hancock
.
, Director of Music at Saint Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, New Zealand, Organist-Choirmaster at St Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, NY, USA, and is currently Organist & Master of the Choristers at Croydon Minster, London.
During his time in New Zealand, Andrew Cantrill was Musical Director of The Orpheus Choir of Wellington, with whom he conducted both the Vector Wellington Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
. He was tutor in organ at the Massey University Conservatorium of Music, and appeared regularly on Radio NZ's Concert FM
as organ soloist, accompanist and presenter. Cantrill was appointed Organist-Choirmaster of St. Paul's Cathedral (Buffalo, New York), USA in 2004. There he directed the Choir of Men & Boys, one of the first to be established in the United States, and the girls' choir. At Croydon Minster he is responsible for the four church choirs - the Choir of Men & Boys, the Girls' Choir, the Schola Cantorum and Croindene. The choirs sing four choral services each week and Croydon Minster is an associate member of the Choir Schools' Association.
Andrew Cantrill is a trustee council member of the Royal College of Organists
.
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
and choral director. He has held cathedral positions in New Zealand and America and is currently Organist & Master of the Choristers at Croydon Minster.
Education
Andrew Cantrill was a music scholar at Reigate Grammar SchoolReigate Grammar School
Reigate Grammar School is an independent co-educational day school located in the town of Reigate, Surrey, United Kingdom. Intake is from 11 to 18, with the majority of its pupils entering at the age of 11, and others entering at 13 and 16.- History :...
, and organ scholar at Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle School
Barnard Castle School , is a co-educational independent day and boarding school situated in the market town of Barnard Castle, in the North East of England. It was founded in 1883 as the North Eastern County School, with the name changed to the current one in 1924, and to this day is generally...
. He studied music at Durham University
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
, where he was organ scholar
Organ scholar
An organ scholar is a young musician employed as a part-time assistant organist at an institution where regular choral services are held. The idea of an organ scholarship is to provide the holder with playing, directing and administrative experience....
of the College of St Hild and St Bede
College of St Hild and St Bede
The College of St Hild and St Bede, commonly known as Hild Bede, is a college of Durham University in England. It is the University's second largest collegiate body, with over 1000 students. The co-educational college was formed in 1975 following the merger of two much older single-sex...
, conductor of the University Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra, and assistant conductor of the University Choral Society. He graduated in 1991 with the Eve Myra Kisch Prize for Music. His organ teachers have included James Lancelot
James Lancelot
James Bennett Lancelot is currently Master of the Choristers and Cathedral Organist at Durham Cathedral, a position he has held since 1985....
, Peter Wright, Susi Jeans
Susi Jeans
Susi Jeans , otherwise Lady Jeans, was an Austrian-born organist, musicologist and noted teacher. Born in Vienna, she was the oldest child of Oscar and Jektaterina Hock. Initially, she trained as a ballet dancer by the modernist teacher Gertrud Bodenwieser, but growing rather rapidly, switched to...
and Gerre Hancock
Gerre Hancock
Gerre Edward Hancock is an American organist, improviser, and composer. Hancock is currently Professor of Organ and Sacred Music at the University of Texas, Austin.Dr...
.
Appointments
He has served as assistant organist of Hampstead Parish Church, Master of the Choristers at Grimsby Parish ChurchGrimsby Parish Church
Grimsby Minster is a minster and parish church located in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England. Dedicated to St. James, the church belongs to the Church of England and is within the Diocese of Lincoln.-Background:...
, Director of Music at Saint Paul's Cathedral, Wellington, New Zealand, Organist-Choirmaster at St Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, NY, USA, and is currently Organist & Master of the Choristers at Croydon Minster, London.
During his time in New Zealand, Andrew Cantrill was Musical Director of The Orpheus Choir of Wellington, with whom he conducted both the Vector Wellington Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra is the national orchestra of New Zealand. It is a crown entity owned by the Government of New Zealand, with 90 full-time players....
. He was tutor in organ at the Massey University Conservatorium of Music, and appeared regularly on Radio NZ's Concert FM
Concert FM
Radio New Zealand Concert is a publicly-funded non-commercial New Zealand FM radio network owned by Radio New Zealand, which broadcasts classical and jazz music, as well as regular news updates from Radio New Zealand News....
as organ soloist, accompanist and presenter. Cantrill was appointed Organist-Choirmaster of St. Paul's Cathedral (Buffalo, New York), USA in 2004. There he directed the Choir of Men & Boys, one of the first to be established in the United States, and the girls' choir. At Croydon Minster he is responsible for the four church choirs - the Choir of Men & Boys, the Girls' Choir, the Schola Cantorum and Croindene. The choirs sing four choral services each week and Croydon Minster is an associate member of the Choir Schools' Association.
Andrew Cantrill is a trustee council member of the Royal College of Organists
Royal College of Organists
The Royal College of Organists or RCO, is a charity and membership organisation based in the United Kingdom, but with members around the world...
.