Role

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Conductor

Birth

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November 9, 1975 in London, England

 

Gareth Malone is a British choirmaster, conductor, and television presenter who has become a household name in the UK for his work in promoting choral music and community singing. Born on November 9, 1975, in London, England, Malone grew up in a musical family and began singing in choirs at a young age. He attended the University of East Anglia, where he studied drama and English literature, and later earned a postgraduate degree in singing from the Royal Academy of Music in London. Malone's career as a choirmaster began in earnest in 2004, when he was appointed as the first-ever outreach officer for the London Symphony Orchestra. In this role, he worked to bring classical music to new audiences, particularly young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. He also began to develop his own approach to choral music, which emphasized the importance of community and inclusivity. In 2006, Malone was approached by the BBC to lead a new television series called "The Choir," which would follow his efforts to create a choir from scratch in a school or community setting. The first series, which aired in 2006, focused on a school in Northolt, West London, and was a huge success, winning a BAFTA award for Best Feature in 2007. Malone went on to lead several more series of "The Choir," each with a different focus, including military wives, young offenders, and healthcare workers. Malone's work on "The Choir" has had a significant impact on the world of choral music in the UK and beyond. He has inspired countless people to take up singing and has shown that choral music can be a powerful tool for building community and promoting social change. He has also worked with a number of high-profile musicians and organizations, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Opera House, and the BBC Proms. In addition to his work on television, Malone is also an accomplished conductor and has led a number of high-profile performances. In 2012, he conducted the Military Wives Choir at the Diamond Jubilee Concert for Queen Elizabeth II, which was watched by millions of people around the world. He has also conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Philharmonia Orchestra, among others. Malone has received numerous awards and honors for his work in music and television. In addition to his BAFTA award, he has been awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to music, and has been named a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Music. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from several universities, including the University of East Anglia and the University of Winchester. Despite his many achievements, Malone remains committed to his mission of promoting choral music and community singing. He continues to work with schools, community groups, and other organizations to create new choirs and to inspire people to sing. He has also written several books on choral music, including "The Choir: Sing While You Work" and "Music for the People: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Classical Music." In conclusion, Gareth Malone is a highly respected and influential figure in the world of choral music and community singing. His work on television and in live performances has inspired countless people to take up singing and has shown that choral music can be a powerful force for social change.

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