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Tim Croston is a professional pianist and church organist based in Oxfordshire. >> Click here to listen
* Weddings, dinners, hotels, events, concerts *
* Classical, blues, jazz, popular song *
* Vast performance experience *
* Requests welcome *
* Piano and church organ *
Tim works in Oxfordshire, London and neighbouring counties. For venues without their own piano, he uses a Yamaha digital stage piano.
“A piano can create atmosphere like no other instrument. I’m an expert in creating a suitable ambience for each unique event.
“I’m happy to help you choose music for your wedding.”
Biography
Tim was a church organist in the parish of St Michael’s-on-Wyre, Lancashire, while still at school. He has a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Oxford, and a Master’s in Composition and Sonic Art from Oxford Brookes University.
Tim’s ability to play in a wide variety of musical styles has seen him perform across the UK, Italy, Holland and Germany. His groups have recorded several sessions for BBC Radio.
Famous venues, clubs and theatres Tim has performed at include: St George’s Hall (Liverpool); The Old Vic Theatre, The Union Chapel, The Spitz (London); Birmingham Academy; Preston Guild Hall; Holywell Music Room, Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, New Theatre, Town Hall (Oxford); Bleinheim Palace
Tim is currently the pianist for the well-known Oxford Gospel Choir.
As well as a pianist, Tim is also a sought-after cornet player and music teacher.
Recent events
28th April 2012, St Mary’s Church, Long Wittenham - A Concert Of Fine Music
14th April 2012, Eton College Chapel - Olympics Service, with Oxford Gospel Choir
19th December 2011, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford - Ashmolean Christmas event, with singer Polly Josephine
9th & 10th December 2011, Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford - Oxford Gospel Choir Christmas concerts
5th December 2011, Town Hall, Oxford
29th November 2011, The Cavern Club, Liverpool – George Harrison memorial concert
29th November 2011, St George’s Hall, Liverpool – 10 Years On
19th November 2011, St John the Evangelist, Oxford – ‘Light Up A Life’ for Helen & Douglas House Hospice
29th Sept 2011, Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire – Wine and food event
15th & 16th July 2011, Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford – Songs For Sobell, with Oxford Gospel Choir
11th June 2011, Warneford Chapel, Oxford - Concert series
29th May 2011, Pegasus Theatre, Oxford – Points of Ellipsis, with the Ben Mowat Quintet
15th May 2011, Magdalen College, Oxford – Blues night
26th Feb 2011, Blewbury, Oxon – Workshop and concert
17th Dec 2010, Headington Theatre, Oxon – A Christmas Gift, with Oxford Gospel Choir
9th Dec 2010, 03 Gallery, Oxford
15th May 2010, Holywell Music Room, Oxford – A concert of contemporary piano music curated by Tim
9th-13th March 2010, Oxford Gang Show 2010, New Theatre, Oxford
2nd May 2009, Oxford Brookes University – A sponsored piano marathon, playing continuously for 24 hours
1st August 2009, St George’s Hall, Liverpool – Tim joined friends of former Beatle George Harrison for a memorial concert in his home town
5th October 2009, Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, Oxford – Concert programme including several of Tim’s own works
