On Wednesday 13 November at 1 pm,  we greatly enjoyed our last lunchtime recital before breaking up for Christmas. 

  James Todd on his third visit to the Cathedral delighted a large and very appreciative audience with a marvellous programme of music.

Although some of the pieces were probably new to us, we were entranced by the very impressive technique and sheer skill demonstrated by James. The Cathedral organ seemed to be working at its best with a great dynamic range. 

We hope that James will grace us with his presence at some time in the future, when once again we will be thrilled by his superbly powerful skills.

James Todd, ARSM FSCO

Former Organ Scholar at The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool from September 2019 to July 2020, and then Organ Scholar at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, he is now the Organist at St John’s, Hyde Park..

James graduated from the Royal College of Music, London, in the summer of 2024, having obtained an ARSM on the Piano, Grade 8 Organ and Grade 7 Trombone from the ABRSM

From the age of 12 he played at services, for St. Mary’s R.C. and St. Michael’s CofE in Crewe, accompanying a choir and congregation.

In 2023 he was on his third Shrewsbury Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, during which he played the Organ at various services and sang in the choir during the International Mass. He also assisted in the routine duties within the Accueil and helped with other duties related to the Assisted Pilgrims.

He was also part of Foden’s Youth Band, ending as First Trombone and was part of the Cathedral Orchestra.