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David Lawrence

'David Lawrence coached the Albert Hall audience… (his) mime-like gestures inspired the audience's performance.' Tom Service, The Guardian

David Lawrence is one of the UK's most versatile choral conductors and currently holds the posts of Artistic Director of the Ulster Youth Choir, Choir Leader of the City of Birmingham Young Voices, Musical Director of the Cambridgeshire County Youth Choir, Assistant Conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus.

As Principal Conductor of Young Voices he directs massed voices in an annual series of rock concerts, with some choirs incorporating over 8,000 singers, and consequently holds the Guinness World Record for conducting the UK's largest choir. 

David’s work has taken him to India, Canada, South America and twelve European countries.  In 2005 he will direct workshops in Queensland, Australia, and will conduct CBYV at a special concert in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace.

David has worked for most of the UK's choral organisations, is a popular leader of choral workshops and a well known trainer of choral conductors.  He has adjudicated at international choral festivals and for the BBC Choir of the Year Competition.  David also conducts for BBC Television's 'Songs of Praise' programme and has conducted live broadcasts for both BBC and ITV.

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