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Catherine Olver

Catherine Olver

Organ Scholar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Academic Studies at Royal Marines School of Music, Portsmouth

  • Education

    • E-Qualitas Teacher Training

      2019 - 2020
      QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) Outstanding

    • University of Cambridge

      2014 - 2017
      Master of Arts - MA Music 2:1

      Activities and Societies: Chapel Choir, Hockey and Squash

    • Methodist College Belfast

      2006 - 2013

      A level: Music (A*), History (A*), Chemistry (A)GCSE: 10 A*s 1A

  • Experience

    • St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh

      Sept 2011 - Jun 2013
      Organ Scholar

    • Rochester Cathedral

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      Organ Scholar

    • Corpus Christi College Cambridge

      Sept 2014 - Jul 2017
      Senior Organ Scholar

      Conducting and accompanying the Chapel Choir for 3 weekly services and on international tours around New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, France and Italy Playing continuo alongside Cambridge Baroque Camerata in performances of Handel's "Messiah" and J.S. Bach's "St John Passion"Devising termly music lists Auditioning choristers Participating in Organ Scholar Conducting workshops with Paul Brough and Ralph Allwood

    • Titanium Tutors

      Feb 2016 - Apr 2023
      Tutor

    • Bates CHI&Partners

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2016
      Intern

    • Winchester College

      Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

      Main accompanist for the Chapel Choir and Quiristers in weekly services and external concertsAccompanist and Assistant Conductor for the Glee Club Choral SocietyOrgan teacher Conducting Academy Strings and leading sectionals for the Symphony Orchestra In this role I accompanied weekly services for Michla choir and managed all internal and external concerts, including a Visiting Artists Scheme with professional ensembles such as Stile Antico.I was also a Boarding tutor and Hockey coach

      • Acting Assistant Director of Chapel Music and Teacher of Music

        Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

      • Graduate Musician in Residence

        Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

    • St Catherine's School, Bramley

      Aug 2018 - Apr 2023
      Head of Organ Studies and Teacher of Music

      Director of Chapel Choir, Senior Chamber Choir, Middle Cantores and Middle Chamber Choir and leading sectionals for the Association Choir (choral society)Teacher of Music at KS3, GCSE and A level (Harmony and Set Works)Head of Organ StudiesIn this role I was responsible for teaching and recruiting organ pupils and preparing them for University and Oxbridge scholarships. I also coordinated the annual Jennifer Bate Organ Academy for female organists and set up an Organ Recital series for visiting organists. Accompanist for ABSRM/Trinity music exams and assemblies. Boarding tutor Show less

    • Jennifer Bate Organ Academy

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2023
      Coordinator of the Jennifer Bate Organ Academy

    • George Abbot School

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Teaching placement

      A 6-week teacher training placement covering KS3, GCSE and A level Music.Conducting Senior Orchestra and Chamber Choir

    • St Columba’s Church, Pont Street, Knightsbridge

      Sept 2019 - now
      Assistant Director of Music & Organist

      Accompanying and conducting a professional sextet for weekly services

    • Royal Marines Band Service

      Apr 2023 - now
      Director of Academic Studies

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate in Organ Performance

      Royal College of Organists

    • Grade 8 Singing (Distinction)

      ABRSM

    • Associate in Piano Performance

      University of West London

    • QTS (rated "Outstanding")

      E-Qualitas
      Mar 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Catherine Olver
      Connor, Down and Dromore Organ Scholar Church of Ireland Sep 2009 Awarded the highest mark at the end of the scholarship programmeOrgan Scholar at St Patrick's Cathedral Armagh and Interim Organist for St Bartholomew's Church Choir Accompanist and Conductor for a live broadcast on Radio 4 Sunday Worship

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer for SEN programme

      Issued by Pro Corda Trust on Apr 2017
      Pro Corda TrustAssociated with Catherine Olver

    • Alto

      Issued by Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) on Jan 2010
      Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY)Associated with Catherine Olver