Music Director – Matthew Quinn
Matthew comes from Belfast and at the dauntingly young age of 25 (when he joined CMVC) has already built a remarkable music biography. He has worked with such top-quality ensembles as the RTE Concert Orchestra, Crouch End Festival Chorus and the Lux Chamber Choir. He has conducted Northern Ireland Opera, the Genesis Sixteen and the Queen’s University Chamber Choir. He was previously music director of the Manchester Philharmonic Choir and the Hallam Choral Society. He is an accomplished singer and has performed as a soloist in pieces such as The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins and Mozart’s The Magic Flute. He has also coached the Northern Ireland Opera, the Halle Orchestra and the Belfast School of Performing Arts.
Accompanist – Sam Prouse
Samuel Prouse was born in London, and is a prize-winning postgraduate student of the Royal Academy of Music (Alan Kirby Prize), where he pursued choral conducting and organ studies with Patrick Russill and Paul Brough. During this time, Samuel held organist posts at St Marylebone Parish Church and Westminster Abbey. While still a student, Samuel became a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, winning prizes for the highest marks in the practical examination, and the Dixon Prize for Improvisation. He has given solo recitals at Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral, St Paul’s Cathedral and York Minster, as well as concert performances in France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Malta and St John’s, Smith Square in London. Samuel was Head Chorister at St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Suffolk, and read Music at Royal Holloway College, University of London, where he was also Organ Scholar. He is a keen composer, and has had his choral compositions performed by the BBC Singers, the London Symphony Chorus and Siglo de Oro. Samuel has appeared as an accompanist, composer and conductor on a number of recordings for labels such as Delphian Records, Naxos, Signum and Regent Records. He has also performed on radio broadcasts in the UK and on Radio France Culture. He previously accompanied the CMVC on an occasional basis, and became the full-time accompanist in September 2022.
Deputy Music Director -Andrew Moore
Andrew, CMVC’s deputy music director since March 2024, is a conductor from Northern Ireland based in London. As a musical leader he is equally experienced both on the podium and in the classroom, likewise an accomplished pianist, singer, songwriter and composer. Andrew has a unique and diverse musical skillset, at ease performing and writing in a variety of styles. Holding conducting positions at St Anselm’s Church, Kennington and with All Sing Choir (Harrow Road), Andrew works with a variety of voices of all abilities. He has previously held appointments as the music coordinator in Westminster Academy, conductor of Jane Holloway Choir and project leader for Holloway Notes (a choir for adults with learning difficulties). He was a conducting scholar with Sing for Pleasure (2022-23) and regularly works as a freelance conductor. Additionally, Andrew enjoys a busy life working a singer-songwriter, teacher and music therapist. To listen to Andrew’s music or find out more about his work please visit his website or you can find him on social media platforms with the username @amooremusic. Home | Andrew Moore Music (andrewmoore-music.com)