Tim Parsons-Organist and Choirmaster

Biography:

Tim has been organist and choirmaster at Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone since 1993.

He began playing the piano and singing at the age of seven and was taken through his piano grades by Richard Baulch.

Tim started playing the organ under the direction of Berkeley Hill at St. Leonard's Church in Hythe. During his time there he accompanied the Choir on various Cathedral trips including weeks at Lincoln; Bristol; Bath Abbey and Peterborough. In addition to his post at Hythe Tim also directed the choir and played the organ at St. Paul's Church in Sandgate between 1986 and 1992.

Choral Music is one of his greatest interests and with the assistance of Wendy, his wife, Tim enjoys running the choir at Holy Trinity. He has taken the choristers to sing the daily services at many cathedrals including those of Wells; Christ Church, Dublin; Rochester; St. Edmonsbury, Ely and Bath Abbey and they will be singing at Lincoln Cathedral between the 17th and 20th August this year (2006). Tim has also played for and conducted several combined Deanery and RSCM choirs events in Canterbury Cathedral.

The musical life of Holy Trinity is a busy one and Tim organises several areas including the singing tuition, which is based around the Royal School of Music "Voice for Life" programme; the annual choir concert, usually in July; the organ recital series, promoted by "the Friends of the Music", which runs from July to September each summer; and other concerts that take place in the church.  Recording special events and services in the church is another hobby that interests Tim.

In addition to his musical commitments at Holy Trinity Tim is also the regular accompanist of the Folkestone Choral Society and the Shepway Singers, playing the organ, harpsichord and piano.

When not absorbed in music making he manages the marketing needs of a successful Dover business called Ancestors who, among other things, trace family trees.

Organist & Choirmaster, Holy Trinity Church, Folkestone

Tel: 01303 221130

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