York Musical Society

Accompanist
Richard McVeigh		In 2002, Richard became the Organ Scholar of the Edward Boyle Organ Scholarship at the University of Hull . In conjunction with the Edward Boyle Organ Scholarship is an assistantship at Beverley Minster which saw Richard working closely with the Minster Organist and Choirmaster, Dr. Alan Spedding. During his time at Hull , Richard was also the director of the university Chapel Choir. Whilst at the University, Richard took part in Organ Masterclasses taken by James O’Donnell, James Lancelot and Ian Currior.

	After graduating from the University of Hull in July 2005 with a Bachelor of Music (hons), Richard spent a year as Organ Scholar at Chester Cathedral, during which time he worked very closely with David Poulter and Philip Rushforth. During this time he played no fewer than 5 organ recitals in the Cathedral. While at Chester , Richard accompanied choirs on tour at Ripon Cathedral and Paris which included Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix, Église de la Madeleine and Notre Dame Cathedral. In October 2006, Richard became the Organ Scholar at York Minster. Richard has lessons with John Scott Whiteley at York, a teacher he has had for some 4 years.