As a Director of the Prem Academy of Music, Chris has successfully led flagship Music Departments for the last 25 years in ‘A’ list Independent Schools both in the UK and abroad, most notably as Director of Music and Tutor to the Choristers, St. John’s College Choir School, Cambridge and more recently as Director of Music at Harrow Bangkok from 2004 – 2020.
Graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, he spent his formative years as professional pianist, composer, arranger and conductor. He studied composition with Sir Malcolm Williamson (Master of the Queen’s Music), Wilfred Josephs and Buxton Orr. Commissioned Film and TV soundtrack credits include work for C4 (Windfall Films) and for the PBS USA (Nova Films).
As a musical arranger his music has been performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, Cliff Richard, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Michael Ball as well as producing a CD with the Black Dyke Mills Band. As Assistant Director of Music at All Souls Church, Langham Place, he also had regular creative input into the Radio 4 Daily Service and produced a series of new musical arrangements for the BBC’s Schools Religious Department. Additionally, he was a Music Copyist and Editor working with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama External Graded Examination Syllabus, Kent Opera and freelance editor for Collins Liturgical Publications.
Quote from Chris: “It has been an honour and privilege to work alongside such talented and hardworking students in preparing the repertoire for this evening’s performance. I would particularly like to thank Ian (Head of Drama) for his creative direction and his open and very collaborative approach. Additionally, Ajarn Tangmo (Vocal), Ajarn Mine (Cello), Ajarn Aey (Drum Kit) and Ajarn Tua (Violin) from the Visiting Specialist Music Staff within the Music Academy. It is also a pleasure to see one of our Music Scholars, Alvin G5 playing the cello for this production. In conclusion I would also like to thank K Pong from the Music Academy and also K Aey and K Un from Chiang Mai Vision for their skilled support in enabling this event to be a wonderful experience for both performers and audience alike.”