Organist

Alex Goldsmith

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About Alex

A young, experienced and enthusiastic musician. Looking for work within and around Staffordshire. All enquiries welcome.
Organist
Stoke-on-Trent

Beginning as a pianist whilst at school, I quickly worked through all ABRSM grades and reached the diploma standard in my 3 instruments. I began my career in a small Catholic church, playing hymns on a Sunday. This quickly progressed on to being appointed director of music at Burton on Trent's parish church at only 16. At 20 I moved to Leicester to become the successful Director of Music of St. Thomas’ parish church, leading and directing the choir, whilst training the organ scholar. The choir were invited to sing evensong at Lichfield cathedral in 2018, to which they received an invitation to return. Now I am Director of St. Michael & St. Wulfad's Parish Church, Stone. I am a regular recitalist with a wealth of experience of performing in various venues. I also teach all 3 of my instruments to diploma standard.

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Genres:
Christmas, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Fanfare, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, World music, Experimental, Marching, Light music, Folk, Country, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Swing, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Rock, Classic rock
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Musicologist, Accompanist
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Alex's Song list

Handel Organ Works
Organ Symphonies
Bach Organ Works
Alfred Hollins Organ Works
Buxtehude Organ Works
Bruhns Organ Works
Krebs Organ Works
Mendelssohn Organ Works
Vierne Organ Works
John Ireland Organ Works
Widor Organ Works
Pachelbel Organ Works
C H H Parry Organ Works
Rheinberger Organ Works
Sweelinck Organ Works
Stanford Organ Works
John Stanley Organ Works
Reger Organ Works
Strauss Waltzes
Rachmaninoff Piano Works
Mozart Piano Works
Chopin Piano Works
Scarlatti Piano Works
Handel Piano Works
Bach Piano Works
Any Pop Song
Any Hymn
Musical Theatre Songs
Lieder
Choral Anthems
Folk Songs
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will always do my best to accomodate your needs. If timings do change, then simply let me know in the run up to the event.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Of course! I will always be happy to increase my repertoire to suit your needs.

Alex's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£80
Up to 1 hour£160
Up to 2 hours£320
Up to 3 hours£480
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Alex's Reviews

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Michael P
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

very couretous, helpful, and played beautifully.

Reply from Alex
4 months ago

Thank you for your kind words.

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Mr. R
2 years ago

Dear Alex, May I congratulate you on your very fine recital on Saturday. The programme, the playing, the introductions and in particular your registrations were great in every way, and you certainly gave us a good tour of the organ, and entertained ( musically) a happy audience. You had obviously put a lot of work and thought into the pieces and registrations, and it worked out perfectly.

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Mr. H
3 years ago

A fantastic recital given by Alex on the 2nd October. The programme was completely suitable for the audience and the standard of playing was superb. Thank you, Alex!

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