Our Musical Director

The Northampton Philharmonic Choir Musical Director, Thomas Moore

Tom holds Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Huddersfield and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists. He has extensive choral directing experience, having held a number of cathedral organist appointments in his career, as well as working with several notable northern choral societies. In September 2022, Tom took up the post of Director of Music at St Matthew's Church in Northampton.

Karen Booth, Chairman of the choir said:

Tom said:

Musical Beginnings

Thomas Moore was born in Leicester and received his early education in the city, including lessons at the piano, organ and on the trombone. He was a chorister in Leicester Cathedral Choir. Tom went to Huddersfield University to undertake undergraduate and post graduate degrees and is a Bachelor of Music and Master of the Arts in Performance Studies. During his years at university, he occupied roles as an organ scholar in both parish church and cathedral settings and received an early invitation to broadcast on BBC television.

Development in Music

After completing his university studies, Tom pursued a career as a cathedral organist, and enjoyed many opportunities in this line of work for some 25 years. Alongside this Tom completed diplomas with the Royal College of Organists. He holds the Fellowship diploma of that revered institution. Tom also taught both keyboard and brass at several schools and was appointed University Organist at Huddersfield University where he taught organ studies for a number of years.

Musical Aspirations and Working with Singers

Tom has sustained a long-standing desire to encourage amateur music-making through his extensive work with choral societies in the last quarter of a century. He has worked with many notable ensembles and musicians in this area, particularly in the north of England to date. He is very pleased to be able to pursue this area of interest with the Northampton Philharmonic and looks forward to exciting performances with the choir.

From Choirs in Northampton to Music Around the Globe

Through music, Tom has been fortunate to have been able to travel to many countries of the world, to have recorded and broadcast music live for television and radio and on commercial labels, and to have worked in magnificent spaces with highly respected individuals and ensembles. He feels fortunate to have received such opportunities, and hopes that he has been able to, and will remain able to, inspire and encourage others though the love of making music together.

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