About

Described as ‘dynamic’, ‘engaging’ and ‘fun to work with’, Mark is a busy freelance musician who works in all aspects of choral music.

He is the Musical Director of Milton Keynes Chorale and Oxford Pro Musica Singers, one of Oxford’s premier choirs. In addition, Mark conducts Voices in Partnership, the Cavendish Singers and the Cavendish Ensemble (part of the John Lewis Partnership Music Society). He is a co-artistic director at the Chester Choral Week and is a guest conductor of the award-winning chamber choir Canzonetta.

Also in demand as freelance conductor throughout the UK, Mark recently worked as Chorus Master for Sir Karl Jenkins’ birthday UK tour.

He has a keen interest in orchestral conducting and has worked with both professional and amateur orchestras notably, Alina Orchestra, the Adderbury Ensemble and many freelance orchestras. He has a passion for training conductors and in addition to private lessons, he is a conducting tutor at all levels for the two national conductor training organisations: Sing for Pleasure and the Association of British Choral Directors.

In addition to his conducting work, he remains a skilled choral accompanist and has previously held positions with Manchester Chorale, Canzonetta, Manchester University Chorus, John Lewis Partnership Music Society and Opera Unlimited. 

Mark is also a highly experienced choral singer having sung with several award-winning amateur and semi-professional choirs including Canzonetta, Choros Amici, Singscape, Encoro, Chantage, Ensemble 45 and many others.