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Peter Futcher
Peter Futcher, born in Dover in 1976, is a distinguished British musician and educator renowned for his contributions to choral music. His early musical foundation was established as a chorister and later as an organist at St Mary's Church in Dover. He further honed his skills through choral scholarships at Royal Holloway, University of London, and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. Pursuing advanced studies, Peter focused on conducting and composition at the University of Surrey and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Christ Church Canterbury.Peter's career in music education is extensive. He has served as Director of Music at Cranford House School in Oxfordshire and Rydal Penrhos in North Wales. His tenure as Housemaster of the Choir House at Canterbury Cathedral was followed by his role as Director of Music at the Junior King's School in Canterbury. He also held positions as Director of Music at Dover Grammar School for Boys and Simon Langton Grammar School for Girls in Canterbury. In 2023, after a period dedicated to research, business, and music education consultancy, Peter returned to classroom teaching as Head of Music at Hartsdown Academy in Margate, Kent.
Alongside his educational endeavours, Peter has maintained an active performance career. From 2003 to 2021, he was a tenor lay clerk in the Choir of Canterbury Cathedral. He currently serves as the musical director of Canterbury Chamber Choir, The Swell Singers, and The Sound Waves Choir. Under his direction, these ensembles have performed a diverse repertoire, aiming to entertain, educate, and support local charities.
Peter's compositions and arrangements are available through platforms like Score Exchange, reflecting his versatility and commitment to choral music.
His dedication to music education and choral excellence continues to inspire both his students and the broader musical community.
