The Organist
Peter Brand
Peter Brand - Organist
Born in Preston in 1985, Peter Brand graduated from the University of Leeds in Summer 2007 with an honours degree in music, having served as Edward Boyle Organ Scholar. This position was also combined with that of an Alto Lay Clerk in the professional choir at Leeds Parish Church.
During this time he received organ tuition from The City Organist, Dr. Simon Lindley. At the Parish Church he was privileged to perform in The Battle of the Organs alongside Prof. Ian Tracey and David Houlder for three consecutive years. Peter has been involved with church and organ music since the age of eight as a member of the flourishing choir at Broughton, St John Baptist near Preston under the direction of John Catterall MBE, receiving organ tuition from Ian Seddon. A former pupil at Hutton Grammar School, he was a member of the large Chamber Choir. In Yorkshire, Peter has presented regular recitals as a soloist and accompanist at Leeds Parish Church and elsewhere. He currently devotes his time to St. Aidan’s Church Choir and Ecclesia Ensemble.
Peter works as a teacher of music at Crawshaw School, Pudsey. His interests include walking, camping, and cooking. Peter lives in Horsforth with his wife, Lucy, who is a professional singer and teacher. They can often be seen in concert together!