Stephen Doughty
Stephen has been Musical Director of the Garleton Singers since 1994, performing with them recently at the Lammermuir Festival, as well as a plethora of exciting programmes over the years,not least the choir’s popular Christmas concert. Remaining concerts in the current season include a pairing of Puccini’s well-known Messa di Gloria with Elaine Hagenberg’s beautiful Illuminare,and the season-finale concert based around the music of The Beatles!
Stephen was appointed Chorus Director of the RSNO Chorus from the start of the 2022:23 Season. Since his arrival the Chorus has seen an influx of new members, and an abundance of varied and critically acclaimed performances, including Verdi’s Requiem (which also featured the Garleton Singers) and the Scottish premiere of Sir James MacMillan’s Christmas Oratorio. Stephen was also Musical Director of Edinburgh Bach Choir until the end of last season and was Organist and Director of Music of St John’s Episcopal Church, Edinburgh for 18 years.
Stephen plays harpsichord/organ continuo and orchestral piano and has given frequent organ recitals, including several on the grand Mulholland Organ in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. He is also in demand as an arranger and orchestrator, with a large portfolio of work particularly for young voices. He has produced a plethora of arrangements of the music of pianist Christopher Norton, including two publications of piano duets and a suite for wind sextet, and has received commissions from Children’s Classic Concerts, the Ulster Orchestra and the RSNO, with his pieces appearing at the Last Night of the Proms and on several recordings.
Finally, Stephen is an Examiner for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.
www.stephendoughty.co.uk
