Name: John Young
Telephone: N/A
Rating: 5

Check availability and get a free quote now - no commitment to book

Like John Young?

Watch & Listen

1 of 1 video

Toccata in G Minor for Organ, by Will Osborne

About John Young

Hello. I am a very experienced cathedral standard organist for weddings, funerals, and memorial services. I also have a choir and bagpiper.

Organist

Wellington

I have been to so many special ceremonies which have been compromised by the poor standard of music. My mission, should you choose to accept this, is to ensure this does not happen at yours! Now based in the south west but happy to travel. Organist and choirmaster. It gives me great delight to provide a bespoke service for you. I enjoy working with you to ensure you get the musical experience that will enhance your ceremony. I like to meet clients at the venue to explore possibilities and limitations of the venue. It’s very important to me that we get everything just right. I can also provide singers and an excellent bagpiper!

Musicianship

Genres:

Traditional church music, Christmas, Military, Classical, Baroque, Fanfare, Renaissance, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music

See all genres

Instruments:

Organ, Piano

See all instruments

Event types:

Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Church service, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Birthday party

See all event types

Song list

Nimrod - Elgar

Choral Song - Wesley

Nun danket - Karg Elert

Toccata - Widor

Final - Vierne

Carillon Sortie - Mulet

Sortie in E flat - Lefebure-Wely

Crown Imperial - Walton

Toccata and Fugue in D minor -Bach

Fantasia in G - Bach

Adagio - Barber

Solemn Melody - Walford Davies

Angel’s Farewell - Elgar

Preludes various keys - Bach

Tuba Tune - Cocker

Trumpet Tune - Purcell

Prince of Denmark’s March - Clarke

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

March on a Theme of Handel - Guilmant

Jesu, joy of man’s desiring - Bach

Air on the G String - Bach

In dulci jubilo - Bach

Wedding March from Sound of Music

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Bridal March - Wagner

Prices

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

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£200

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£200

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£500

John Young

5 out of 5

2 verified reviews

Reviews

5 out of 5

John has been fantastic through-out the whole process. From assisting in planning hymns and music and coming up with suggestions, reviewing our order of service drafting for feedback, attending a run-through of the ceremony the day before and then of course on the big day. Communication through-out has been great and his musical ability second to none! Cannot recommend John highly enough. Paula & Steve

5 out of 5

I have known John Young as a talented organist and Director of Music for many years. The standard of his organ playing is outstanding, such that many parishioners remain seated at the end of a service to enjoy and applaud the recessional. John played for our wedding 40 years ago and, more recently, at several family funerals (by prior request!). Whether he is at the console of the parish church organ or that of a more limited rural instrument his playing is full of dignity or utter joy as the occasion requires. With his vast experience and knowledge of music, he can offer advice on the choice of suitable music with empathy and with gentle good humour. You can rest assured that the musical aspect of your service or event will be in very capable hands. I cannot recommend John Young highly enough.