“”

Aenean nec eros. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia curae. Suspendisse sollicitudin velit sed leo.

Categories
  • Church
  • God
  • News
  • Pray
  • Stories
  • Uncategorized
From Gallery
Stay Connected
St. Matthew the Apostle – Oriole
  • Get to Know Us
    • Our History
    • Meet Our Leaders
    • Children
    • Life Events
    • Pastoral Care
    • Contact Us
  • Ministries
  • Connect
    • Bible Study
    • Adult Education
    • Prayer Request
    • I’d Like To Volunteer
    • Rentals
  • Sermons & Media
    • Sermons
    • Resources
      • COVID-19 Updates
  • Events
Give Online

David Braund

Home / David Braund

Music Director and Organist

St Matthew’s is thrilled to have David Braund, BMus (Wales) as our choirmaster and organist.

David has a genuine love for the richness of Anglican liturgy and music. “I like simplicity, where one’s imagination is free to express the text, whether they be carols, plainsong, or any good tune,” David says with a smile.”

David received the Bachelor of Music (Honours) from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, in 1984. It was a degree that focused on composition techniques, ancient and modern, performance, history, the elemental physics of acoustics, voice, piano and organ. Since then, he studied organ in Toronto, Tenby, Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Oxford (UK) and was Assistant Organist, St. Mary’s, Tenby (Wales). David also studied conducting, piano, vocal techniques with George Crum, conductor emeritus of the National Ballet of Canada.

David has two CD recordings with the Choir of All Saints, Kingsway; and in 1997, 2000 & 2003 toured English cathedrals as Associate Organist and Choirmaster with that Choir.

So it comes as no surprise that David loves choirs!

From 1983 to 1984, he sang in five choirs simultaneously. In 1984, he conducted the student run college choir, UCW Choral Union, and played in Dr. Peter Hurford’s Bach master class at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff. But probably the coolest thing David has ever done performance-wise, was playing for an Honorary Degree Congregation in the presence of H. R. H. The Prince of Wales.

Just as people leave services at St. Matthew with a song in their heart, no doubt Prince Charles was royally impressed.

Latest Posts
Hello world!
July 11, 2020
Sed In Lacus Ut Enim
May 13, 2018
Post a Link
March 12, 2018
Tags
accessories bibles books calendar calendars candles clothes giftes jewellery