EDUCATOR
Richard Nott’s education work is a culmination of over 45 years’ experience as an organist and choral director in east London and Essex. He has undertaken a huge number of outreach projects that serve to educate and inspire the amateur musician.
Richard’s background is as a music graduate and also as a professional internal auditor. This means he has the musical skills with an eye for detail. He regularly organises music training days at various churches on behalf of the Diocese of Brentwood.
With a passion for the pipe organ, he is working closely with the Music Department at the Diocese of Brentwood to create and update a comprehensive survey of all pipe organs in the Diocese. He also consults on the future of this inventory of fine instruments.
Richard enjoys teaching the organ, and although he has taught the piano in the past, Richard now concentrates his efforts on teaching both adults and children the joys of playing this wonderful and exciting instrument.
Richard also has experience of visiting schools and rehearsing small and large groups of children in singing. He currently teaches one morning per week in St. Mary's primary school, Hornchurch where he rehearses the whole school across three hours.
Richard holds a 'rolling' enhanced DBS Certificate.
News
OK, OK, mea culpa!I've not updated this for a good few months, so apologies for that. It's no excuse, but I've been busy busy busy. This week, however, I have no funerals to play for. My organist colleagues also have empty diaries. Is something going on we don't know about??
The RCO trip to Paris and Rouen was excellent, but seems a very long time ago now. Actually, it was! We played some amazing Cavaillé-Coll instruments, including St Ouen, Rouen. WOW!
Some good news is that I have tidied my den/office, and it looks a whole lot better. All it needs now is a new carpet, but that's easier said than done!
As well as playing at St. Mary's, Hornchurch, I am spending a morning each week at the attached primary school teaching singing. I see the whole school across three hours, and have started a fledgling choir. It's something out of my comfort zone, and I'm enjoying being part of the school community.
That's it for now, so I'll catch up with you all soon.....honest! BUT.....in case I don't, can I wish you a prayerful Advent, a wonderful Christmas, and a great start to the New Year.
Best wishes,
Richard
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