Accompanist

Andrew Christer, Rehearsal Accompanist

Andrew Christer is one of the finest rehearsal accompanists and organists in the region and was also until recently the regular organist of St John the Evangelist church in Darlington, a position he has held for over 40 years. He now plays at St Cuthbert's, Darlington and is also sub-organist at St Mary's Church in Richmond

He is well known throughout the north and further, as an accompanist of some note being also the regular accompanist for Cleveland Philharmonic Choir and Darlington  Choral Society as well playing for all the Durham Music Service exams. Andrew played for both the Durham County Youth Choir and Tees Valley Youth Choir at the same time and has also worked with ABCD and RSCM.

He studied organ with some of the best teachers including John Craven, Ian Pounder, Dr. Francis Jackson, David Hill, Ian Shaw, John Scott Whiteley and Keith Wright.

 

 

 

Featured Event

Our first concert of the 2026 is on Saturday 14th MARCH. The main work is Brahms's German Requiem which we will be singing in English. The work shaped Brahms’s career and established his reputation as a stand-out Romantic period composer demonstarting an outpouring of intense emotional expression.

The evening performance includes reputed concert and stage soloists and 'four hands' piano accompaniment by Andrew Christer and Alison Gill.

We look forward to seeing you at St Mary's Church, Richmond.

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Upcoming Events

Monday 16th February
7:30pm - 9:30pm -
Monday 23rd February
7:30pm - 9:30pm -
Monday 2nd March
7:30pm - 9:30pm -
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