Organ Recital by David Price

for 1 hour
St John’s Church
Church Street Golcar Huddersfield, HD7 4PX, United Kingdom

David studied at the Royal School of Church Music with Martindale Sidwell. At 20, he won the ‘Limpus’ Prize for Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists.

He led a distinguished career in music education, including:
• Head of Music at Peel Moat School, Stockport
• Director of Maia Boys’ Choir
• Assistant Organist at St George’s Church
• Director of Music at Taverham Hall Preparatory School, Norwich
• Master of Music at St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth, the largest parish church in England
• Master of Music at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Norwich

David examined for the Associated Board for 43 years, touring Eire, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and the UK.

In 2017, a life-changing experience led him to ordination as a priest. He now serves as Anglican Chaplain to St George’s congregation in Pattaya, Thailand.

He created the UK Summer Recital Tour to keep playing and stay connected with the UK. Even after a serious accident in 2022, he completed his tour, proving his love for music and incredible resilience.

For 2025, David is planning an 8-week tour across 20 recitals, with programmes crafted for each organ and audience.

St John’s Church

Welcome to St John’s Golcar!

We’re so glad you’re here. St John’s is a friendly and welcoming church at the heart of the community. Whether you’ve been to church before or are just curious, you’re always welcome at any of our services and events.

We meet regularly to worship, support one another, and find ways to make a difference in the world around us. There’s something for all ages, from family-friendly gatherings to quiet times of reflection.

Come as you are – no expectations, no pressure. We’d love to meet you!

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St John the Evangelist
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Organ Recital by David Price

for 1 hour
St John’s Church
Church Street Golcar Huddersfield, HD7 4PX, United Kingdom

David studied at the Royal School of Church Music with Martindale Sidwell. At 20, he won the ‘Limpus’ Prize for Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists.

He led a distinguished career in music education, including:
• Head of Music at Peel Moat School, Stockport
• Director of Maia Boys’ Choir
• Assistant Organist at St George’s Church
• Director of Music at Taverham Hall Preparatory School, Norwich
• Master of Music at St Nicholas, Great Yarmouth, the largest parish church in England
• Master of Music at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Norwich

David examined for the Associated Board for 43 years, touring Eire, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, and the UK.

In 2017, a life-changing experience led him to ordination as a priest. He now serves as Anglican Chaplain to St George’s congregation in Pattaya, Thailand.

He created the UK Summer Recital Tour to keep playing and stay connected with the UK. Even after a serious accident in 2022, he completed his tour, proving his love for music and incredible resilience.

For 2025, David is planning an 8-week tour across 20 recitals, with programmes crafted for each organ and audience.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Golcar: St John the Evangelist is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leeds’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Karen Locke or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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