The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is delighted to be performing its first concert in St
Peter’s, Partick. Following the extensive refurbishment of this beautiful church,
the choir will perform a concert of celebration in aid of the restoration of the
original church organ.
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir is now performing its 76th season of choral
excellence.
Our conductor, Cameron Murdoch joined us in 1987 as
Accompanist and Depute Conductor, taking over as conductor in 2019.
Cameron is also Organist and Choir Master of St. John’s-Renfield Church in
Glasgow’s West End and is accompanist to the excellent Glasgow CREATE
Choirs. Many of the pieces in the current Phoenix repertoire were arranged by
Cameron.
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir performs many concerts every year, the majority of
which raise money for charity and each involves a range of music from choral
standards to new music and, in addition, features many delightful solo
performances from choir members.
Matthew McIlree, our regular accompanist, will perform with us at this concert.
He has been a multiple prize winner at both the Glasgow and Inverclyde music
festivals, including twice winning the Glasgow Society of Organists' Trophy at
the Glasgow open organ class; and three times winning the top piano award,
as well the 2016 overall prize, in Inverclyde. He has recently completed PhD
studies and in his 'spare time' works as a freelance wedding musician and
accompanist. Matthew can also be heard playing the organ as part of the daily
recital programme at Kelvingrove Art Gallery.