John Gormley studied
at the University of Glasgow gaining an MA in Music. After
graduating in 1995, he continued his studies at postgraduate level,
gaining an MMus in composition and an MSc in Information Technology
in 1997. During his time at Glasgow University, John was both Organ
Student (1993-1995) and Organ Scholar (1995-1997).
As a composer, John
has had works performed by several groups, including Cappella Nova,
Scottish Voices, Glasgow University Chapel Choir, Dunedin Consort,
Psappha, The New Music Players, St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral
(Glasgow), Symposia, Alba String Quartet, Thistle Brass, Ensemble
Thing. He is currently completing a PhD in composition at the Royal
Conservatoire of Scotland.
He has been organist
and choirmaster at Sherbrooke-St. Gilbert's Parish Church since
June 1998 and from 2000-2003 was also assistant organist at St.
Mary's Cathedral (Glasgow).
John has directed the Glasgow University Chamber Singers
(1995-1997); the vocal-octet Song-Circle (1995-1997); Eastwood
Choral Society (1999-2009); Cathures (formerly the Glasgow
Renaissance Singers) (2003-2005). He has been on the faculty of the
School of Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly
know as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) since
September 2005.