Musical director

All our concerts are devised, rehearsed and conducted by Graham Wili, who has been our Music Director since 1998.

Graham, who trained at the Royal Northern College of Music, is a dynamic and inspiring leader, who pushes us to perform at a very high standard, while retaining a down-to-earth attitude and a great sense of humour.

Graham involves himself in all aspects of running the choir, including the fundraising that is necessary when we take on major projects. In fact he took part in and completed the Flora London Marathon on April 13, 2008 to raise funds for our Tsunami concert at the Royal Festival Hall in May (see past events).

Graham is also Music Director of Berkhamsted Choral Society and the Gaudeamus Singers as well as Principal Conductor of the English Philharmonia.

He also works as a professional singer, appearing regularly as a tenor soloist, a singing teacher for school and private clients and a voice coach in schools and other organisations. Graham is in demand for vocal coaching with choirs and has been a vocal coach to the National Youth Choir of Wales since 2006.

Graham Wili meeting HRH Princess Michael of Kent after our performance of 'Truly Madly Mozart' at the Royal Festival Hall in 2005’ - Photo courtesy of Roy Roberts

 

Graham Wili in action