Jonathan (he / him) is an increasingly sought-after conductor, tenor and vocal coach, known for his dynamic musicianship and engaging approach to choral leadership.

 

In September 2025, Jonathan was appointed Musical Director of the West Sussex Philharmonic Choir, leading the choir through an innovative and well-received first season. Previously, he was Musical Director of Exeter Bach Choir from 2016 to 2025, during which time he led performances of all of J. S. Bach’s major choral works. Jonathan regularly leads inspiring and popular Come and Sing workshops, with recent projects including Handel’s Theodora with Laurence Cummings OBE, Brahms’s Ein Deutsches Requiem and Mozart’s Requiem. From January 2024 to March 2026, he served as Musical Director of Surrey Youth Choir and led sessions for Surrey Arts on vocal health best practice and conducting pedagogy for students and teachers. A qualified Vocal Health First Aider, Jonathan is currently working towards the Vocal Habilitation Professional qualification, further developing his expertise in vocal health and pedagogy.

 

Jonathan studied for an MA in Choral Conducting at the University of Birmingham in 2021/22, graduating with a distinction in his final conducting recital. During his studies, he worked closely with the CBSO Chorus and received mentorship from Simon Halsey CBE, Bob Chilcott and Julian Wilkins. Committed to continued professional development, he regularly participates in conducting masterclasses and advanced training programmes. In June 2026, he was selected as a Conducting Fellow for The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus working with Lisa Wong in preparation for a memorable performance of Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard. He also attended the prestigious Yale School of Music’s Norfolk Chamber Choir and Choral Conducting Workshop with Jeffrey Douma in August 2025 and participated in the advanced class of the Sarteano Choral Workshop in both 2023 and 2024, studying daily with Simon Carrington.

 

Alongside his conducting career, Jonathan is an accomplished tenor and experienced church musician. He has held Tenor Lay Clerk positions at St George’s Cathedral, Southwark, and Buckfast Abbey, having previously been a Choral Scholar at Exeter Cathedral under Andrew Millington. He sings with professional ensembles across London and has deputised at Southwark Cathedral and HM Chapel Royal. As a soloist, he regularly performs with choral societies throughout the UK; recent highlights include the Evangelist in J. S. Bach’s St Matthew Passion, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Haydn’s The Creation and Handel’s Solomon.

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Jonathan is an alumnus of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, where he performed as a member of the Fellowship Octet. Through his work with the choir, he performed at the BBC Proms on several occasions, worked with distinguished conductors including Marin Alsop, Daniel Barenboim and Gustavo Dudamel, and collaborated with The King’s Singers.

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Beyond the concert hall, Jonathan has also contributed to the work of Sing Inside as a Trustee, a charity delivering group singing workshops in prisons across England and Wales. Through music-making, the charity seeks to break down social barriers, develop musical skills and foster a greater sense of self-worth among participants.