Timothy Ravalde (born 1988) is an

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and the current Assistant Organist of Chichester Cathedral.

Early life and education

Ravalde was educated at the Nelson Thomlinson School in Wigton. He was Organ Scholar of Carlisle Cathedral and became a

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of the Royal College of Organists whilst he was in the sixth form. In 2006 he took up the Organ Scholarship at

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. He graduated from

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in 2010. As Organ Scholar of St John's College he oversaw three CD recordings as well as the daily chapel services and frequent tours.

Career

Ravalde was appointed Assistant Organist of Chichester Cathedral, succeeding Mark Wardell. He currently teaches piano and organ at

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References

1988 births Living people English classical organists Cathedral organists Assistant Organists of Chichester Cathedral 21st-century organists 21st-century British male musicians {{Organist-stub