Biography

Benjamin HW Humphries 

Event Production & Videographer

Organist and Choirmaster

Since his early years as cathedral chorister in Liverpool Cathedral under the direction of Prof. Ian Tracy, Ben has been involved in many forms of music-making and event productions, ranging from the Anglican choral tradition through to orchestral film scoring and theatre.  

Ben studied viola at the Royal Northern College of Music Junior School, studying under John Adams (The Hallé), piano with Ian Buckle (RLPO and the John Wilson Orchestra) and composition with Andrew Keeling (Faber). During this time, Ben also continued his links with church music, learning organ under the tuition of Ian Wells (Liverpool Cathedral). 

Following undergraduate studies in music at the University of Bristol, Ben completed a PGCE and has since taught music across Bristol secondary schools, including leading a thriving music department as Head of Music at Marlwood School, Alveston. Alongside his teaching career, Ben successfully completed a Masters degree in composition for film and TV, subsequently working with a number of film and tv production companies, with notable successes in the USA and Europe. 

In recent years, Ben has been busy as organist with the Badminton Benefice, gaining a reputation as a professional and stirring musician, leading services with a strong sense of direction. Since joining the benefice in 2013, he has played for a number of high profile ceremonies, including the funeral of the late Duke of Beaufort and wedding ceremony of the current Duke and Duchess. Ben took over the leadership of Hawkesbury Choir in 2019, a role which he has enjoyed thoroughly. Much of this experience now informs my work providing funeral livestreaming services for families and funeral directors across the UK. The small ensemble made up of local residents rehearses weekly and performs at all major feast days in addition to special services throughout the year. Ben also enjoys working with young musicians, teaching piano, violin and music production in a number of primary and secondary schools across the region.  In his latest work, Ben has begun to specialise in event production for ceremonial occasions and takes particular pride in ensuring the highest quality of delivery in this field. From music through to visual elements, experience in this is area of work is key.