 Mark Mitchell |
Mark Mitchell obtained his Bachelor of Music degree from the
University of Cape Town, graduating with the Polliacks Education
Prize as the top student of his year. In 1996 he completed his
Master of Music thesis on The Anthems of Herbert Howells. He holds
several licentiates and a fellowship in organ performance, piano and
teaching from UNISA and Trinity College, London.
In 1987 Mark was appointed Organ Scholar to Dr Barry Smith at St
George’s Cathedral, Cape Town and in 1989 was appointed the
Assistant Organist – a position he held until 2003. He has recorded
both choirs and organ for the BBC and SABC.
In 1994 he went to England to take up an organ scholarship at
Worcester Cathedral and the attached Choir School, where he worked
under Dr Donald Hunt. During his time there he gave several recitals
as well as toured the United States, Canada and the Channel Islands
with the Choir
In 1998 Mark was appointed Musical Director of the Symphony Choir of
Cape Town – a position he held until 2003. During this time he
specialised in training the choir in oratorios and sacred orchestral
works. His interest in South African sacred choral works, in
particular, has resulted in the first performances and recordings of
compositions by several local composers. Mark has extended this
interest by promoting these works on Fine Music Radio as a
presenter.
In 2004 Mark furthered his education by completing a Masters in
Business Administration at the University of Cape Town during which
time he was awarded a bursary to the Columbia University, Graduate
School of Business in New York.
Mark is currently Director of Music at Bishops and Programme
Director for the University of Cape Town, Graduate School of
Business, Executive Education Programme for Educationalists.
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