To order a sample CD (cost for materials and postage, £2.50 within UK / £4 international) please email chris @ hutchingsmusic.co.uk or hutchingsmusic @ hotmail.com.
"Crux Fidelis" and "O Vos Omnes" are now published by Amemptos Music on their new CD, Excelsior (you can order a copy of the CD from Amemptos' website, and all the other pieces on the CD are well worth listening to).
If you'd like to discuss works for your choir or performing group, please get in touch. My PhD work deals with writing for choirs at all levels, and I am able to write suitable pieces for a choir performing at any level, from absolute beginners and children's choirs to professional choirs, large and small.
Composing competitions
I maintain a list of current composing competitions; the latest version can be found here (May 2010). If you have an opportunity to add, get in touch.
Composing tuition
I'm interested in teaching composition at all levels, and have taught from Standard Grade (GCSE) to university undergraduate level. If you're interested in receiving private composition tuition, or arranging specialist tuition for a school class, please contact me. I'm based in Falkirk but can travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Conducting
I conduct choirs, orchestras and chamber groups. I currently conduct the Dick Vet Orchestra and Choir (Edinburgh University Veterinary School) and Glasgow University Music Club Choir. I can travel to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and areas nearby; if you're looking for a conductor, please get in touch (details below).
From 2002 to 2007, I ran Ensemble Tours, organising tours of Scotland and beyond for performing arts groups. Ensemble Tours no longer exists. I'm happy to recommend other tour companies if asked.
Contact details
For all enquiries, please contact chris @ hutchingsmusic.co.uk or hutchingsmusic @ hotmail.com, or telephone 07811 395488.
Last website update: May 2010 - "Actaeon and Diana" added, competitions updated