Testimonies

Jessica & Tom

James was the organist at our wedding in September and really impressed us with his professionalism and musical skill. James invited us to meet him prior to the wedding so that we could discuss the music we wanted before, during and after the ceremony. He helped us decide on different music pieces and was also very flexible when we said we’d like some more modern music played on the organ for our guests to enjoy. He played a variety of music and was so talented. Thank you James for making our church ceremony so much more special and personal.

Adrian Taylor - MD,

Innsworth Military Wives Choir

James is a rare thing - an accompanist who not only accompanies the choir, but also enhances the performance greatly, always musically, adding excitement and energy to push the choir to perform at their very best.

David Manifold - MD,

Cotswold Savoyards

James has played for me as rehearsal pianist, for some years now. He is always on time, and sight reads musical and operetta scores with fluidity. This kind of work, in teaching choristers and principals their music, can often be repetitive, and therefore perhaps tedious at times during the learning process. James never shows any irritation at repeating a section ad-infinitum. When asked to play an overture, or a part of the piece not rehearsed previously, I am always impressed with his instant sight reading ability. I find James easy to get on with, and some of his add lib. playing, during coffee breaks, is a colourful addition to an evening.