Consultant
Strategic Advice for Music Organisations, Schools and Arts Projects
Drawing on more than two decades of leadership across education, performance and the creative industries, I work with schools, arts organisations, churches and cultural institutions to help them develop ambitious, sustainable and inspiring music programmes.
Whether you are recruiting senior staff, reviewing a department, planning a major project or seeking an independent perspective, I provide practical advice grounded in real-world experience.
How I Can Help
Recruitment
Support with appointing senior music staff, including:
Director of Music
Head of Academic Music
Organist
Choral Director
Music Technology staff
Visiting Music Teachers
Services include:
Job description development
Shortlisting
Interview panels
Lesson observations
Candidate assessments
Written recommendations
Department Reviews
Independent reviews covering:
Curriculum
Extra-curricular provision
Staffing
Recruitment
Facilities
Budgets
Performance opportunities
Community engagement
Each review concludes with clear, practical recommendations.
Strategic Planning
Helping organisations to develop:
Three-year development plans
Five-year strategic plans
Music growth strategies
Outreach programmes
Performance programmes
Funding strategies
Project Management
Support for projects including:
Concert series
Festivals
Cathedral music programmes
Organ restoration projects
Recording projects
International tours
Community music initiatives
Experience
William has held senior leadership positions across education, performance and the music industry.
Highlights include:
Director of Music at The Royal Hospital School
Colchester City Organist
Musical leadership at St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Founder of the Ipswich School Festival of Music
Creative Director of MediaTracks Music
His work has included:
Managing departments with more than twenty staff
Overseeing annual budgets exceeding £100,000
Expanding instrumental teaching to more than 400 lessons each week
Delivering over fifty concerts annually
Developing partnerships with organisations including the BBC Big Band, National Youth Choir, HM Royal Marines Band Service and the Royal College of Organists
Testimonials
Why Work With William?
Rather than offering theoretical advice, William draws upon extensive practical experience leading music departments, managing major artistic projects and building successful partnerships across education, performance and the creative industries.
His consultancy combines strategic thinking with practical implementation, providing organisations with advice that is realistic, achievable and tailored to their ambitions.