Timothy Byram-Wigfield facts for kids

Timothy Byram-Wigfield, born on September 15, 1963, is a talented English musician. He is well-known as an organist and a conductor. This means he plays the organ and leads groups of musicians, like choirs and orchestras.

Timothy Byram-Wigfield started his musical journey early. He was a chorister at King's College, Cambridge. A chorister is a young singer in a church choir. He studied there under famous musicians like David Willcocks and Philip Ledger.

Musical Training and Early Career

After his time as a chorister, Timothy went on to study at the Royal College of Music. There, he focused on playing the organ, piano, and viola. The viola is an instrument similar to a violin, but a bit larger.

Later, he became an organ scholar at Christ Church, Oxford. An organ scholar is a student who helps play the organ for church services and concerts. He also worked as a sub-organist at Winchester Cathedral. This role means he was the assistant organist.

In 1991, he became the Master of the Music at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (Episcopal). This is a very important job, as it means he was in charge of all the music at the cathedral.

Leading Music at Famous Places

Timothy Byram-Wigfield continued to take on important musical roles. In 1999, he became the Director of Music at Jesus College, Cambridge. A Director of Music plans and leads all the musical activities for a college or institution.

Then, in 2004, he was appointed Director of Music at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. This is a very famous chapel, often used by the British Royal Family.

Conducting Choirs and Orchestras

Besides playing the organ, Timothy Byram-Wigfield is also a skilled conductor. A conductor leads a group of musicians, making sure they play or sing together perfectly.

From 1993 to 1998, he trained the Scottish Chamber Orchestra Chorus. A chorus is a large group of singers. He also conducted the Northampton Bach Choir starting in 1999. In 2008, he became an Associate Conductor of the Oxford Bach Choir. This means he was one of the main conductors for this choir.

Teaching and Latest Roles

Timothy Byram-Wigfield also shares his musical knowledge with others. He teaches both the organ and the piano at Eton College. Eton College is a well-known school in England.

In 2013, he took on another significant role. He was appointed Director of Music at All Saints, Margaret Street. He held this position until November 2018.

Musical Recordings

Timothy Byram-Wigfield has made several recordings throughout his career. These recordings let people listen to his music, whether he is playing the organ or conducting a choir.

Organ Recordings

Here are some of the recordings where Timothy Byram-Wigfield plays the organ:

• 2009 – Messiaen: Complete Organ Works Vol 4
• 2007 – The Kelvingrove Organ
• 2007 – Hollins Organ Works
• 2006 – Messiaen: Les Corps Glorieux
• 2006 – A Windsor Collection
• 2002 – A Land of Pure Delight (with the RSCM Millennium Youth Choir)
• 2000 – Twelve Organs of Edinburgh
• 1995 – The Organ of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
• 1994 – Weelkes: Cathedral Music Anthems Vol 10 (with Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill)
• 1993 – Tallis: Sacred Choral Works (with Winchester Cathedral Choir, Winchester Quiristers, David Hill)
• 1991 – Jerusalem (with Winchester Cathedral Choir, David Hill)

Conducting Recordings

These recordings feature Timothy Byram-Wigfield as a conductor, leading choirs:

• 2009 – The Lamentations of Jeremiah (with Lay Clerks of St George's Chapel Windsor)
• 2006 – O How Glorious is the Kingdom (with Choir of St George's Chapel Windsor, Roger Judd)
• 2005 – Abide with Me and Other Favourite Hymns (with Marlowe Brass Ensemble, Choir of St George's Chapel Windsor)