PERSONAL STATEMENT Oliver is a freelance choral tenor based in the London area with significant solo experience, excellent sight-reading skills and great familiarity with the choral repertoire. MUSICAL EDUCATION 2009-2012 New College, Oxford: BA (Hons) Music [2.1] The finals programme included modules on Choral Performance [71], Solo Performance [68] and Musical Analysis & Criticism [68]. 2004-2009 Sherborne School, Dorset Music Scholar & Academic Exhibitioner 4 ABRSM Grade 8 Distinctions [Baritone Voice, Piano, Tenor Saxophone and Violin] WORK EXPERIENCE Oct. 2016- Permanent Tenor at Brook Green, Hammersmith 2013-2016 Freelance Baritone • Regular deputy singer with Hampton Court Palace Choir. • Deputised on several occasions for: o St. Peter’s Church, Eaton Square; St. Marylebone Parish Church; St. George’s Chapel, Windsor; The Portrait Choir. • Current Deputy Lists: o St. George’s, Hanover Square; St. Mary’s, Bourne Street; Holy Trinity, Sloane Square; St. James’s, Spanish Place; St. Etheldreda’s Church; St. Martin-in-the-Fields. 2012-2013 New College Choir, Oxford Lay Clerk • Permanent Cantor • Standard duties involved five weekly services during term-time and five recordings and/or tours p.a. • Extensive solo experience in concerts, recordings and on a day-to-day basis. • Deputised on several occasions for: o St. Michael at the North Gate; Holy Rood Catholic Church; Pusey House; University Church of St Mary the Virgin; The Newman Consort. 2009-2012 New College Choir, Oxford Academical Clerk • Standard duties involved five weekly services during term-time and five recordings and/or tours p.a. • Senior Librarian (2009-10)
