Music Department
Master of Music, Martin Baker.
Born in Manchester in 1967, Martin Baker studied at the Royal Northern College of Music Junior School, Chetham’s School of Music and Downing College, Cambridge, then held positions at London’s Westminster and St Paul’s Cathedrals before being appointed to Westminster Abbey at the age of 24. During his eight years at the Abbey, initially as Sub-Organist and subsequently as Acting Organist and Master of the Choristers, his performances on broadcasts and recordings with the Abbey Choir received wide critical acclaim. full details >>
Assistant Master of Music, Peter Stevens.
Peter Stevens was born in Bury, Lancashire, in 1987. He spent his sixth form years at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester, where in his final year he also held the Junior Organ Scholarship at Manchester Cathedral. On leaving school, he spent a year as Organ Scholar at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, where he played for services at which members of the Royal Family were present, including the service to mark HM The Queen’s 80th birthday. full details >>
Organ Scholar, Matthew Burgess.
Matthew Burgess comes to Westminster Cathedral as Organ Scholar having spent three years as Organ Scholar at The Queen’s College, Oxford. At Queen’s he accompanied the chapel choir in their regular services and concerts whilst studying for a BA in Music. Whilst at Oxford Matthew gained both the Associateship and Fellowship diplomas of The Royal College of Organists, the latter with multiple prizes. He currently studies the organ with David Graham. full details >>