LAURIE JONES - MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Laurie Jones is a highly respected Musical Director, conductor, and educator, known for his dynamic leadership and passion for choral music. As Musical Director of the City of Bath Male Choir, he has built a reputation for musical excellence and inspiring performances, leading one of the UK’s leading male voice choirs with distinction. He is also the founder and Musical Director of the award-winning Malmesbury Choir, and is proud to serve as Musical Director of the Norland College Choir, continuing to shape vibrant and engaging choral communities.
Laurie Jones is the son of Grenville Jones, founder of the Bath Male Choir, and was one of its original members when it was formed in 2007. He sang with the choir for 5 years, including appearing on the BBC programme Last Choir Standing. He left in 2012 to pursue his own career in music, before returning in 2020 as Musical Director, proudly continuing his father’s legacy and leading the choir into its next chapter.
With more than 20 years of experience as a professional musician and conductor, Laurie holds degrees in both percussion and classical singing. His career has spanned performance, teaching, and leadership, including appearances at many of the UK’s most prestigious venues such as London’s West End. Alongside his roles with the Malmesbury Choir and Norland College Choir Laurie is Director of Music at Westonbirt School, Outside of his professional work, Laurie is a devoted husband and father to two children, Maisie and Freddie, and is a passionate Aston Villa supporter.
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GRENVILLE JONES - FOUNDER
Grenville started the City of Bath Male Voice Choir in January 2006. He had a fantastic time leading this talented group of singers for many years before beginning to hand over the baton to his son, Laurie Jones, in 2022. Amongst the many highlights were choir tours to Japan and Ameria and taking "The Boys" to the Finals of the BBC TV programme "Last Choir Standing".
As the Choir's Founder he still supports Laurie in his role as Musical Director from the Grenville Music Ltd offices in Westfield, Radstock. He is the Choir's number one fan!
To find out more about Grenville Jones please visit his website at:
DOMINIC IRVING - ACCOMPANIST
Dominic studied composition and piano at Trinity College of Music, before completing a master's degree in film scoring at Bristol University.
He was Musician in Residence at Dauntsey’s School from 2012-2019, and his piano experience now includes solo recitals, silent film accompaniment, function bands, chamber music, piano concertos, and accompanying West End stars.
Dominic plays for several choirs and orchestras across the South West, and can occasionally be found tinkling the ivories with the Pump Room Trio in Bath.
He was Musician in Residence at Dauntsey’s School from 2012-2019, and his piano experience now includes solo recitals, silent film accompaniment, function bands, chamber music, piano concertos, and accompanying West End stars.
Dominic plays for several choirs and orchestras across the South West, and can occasionally be found tinkling the ivories with the Pump Room Trio in Bath.
