Richard Hinitt - Organist Anywhere

I have been playing organ and piano for over 20 years, in a range of churches around the country. Currently organist and choirmaster at St Andrew's Church, Girton.

I first got the bug for music singing as a treble in the local church choir, and started learning piano then progressed to organ. I received a CertRCO (Royal College of Organists) in 2007, having trained with Kevin Bowyer and Gerard Brooks from the the RCO St Giles Organ School. I enjoy playing in a range of styles from classical to modern.

You can check my disclosure from DBS for working with children and vulnerable adults (previously known as CRB)

"Richard is an immensely talented musician. Everything from Church music, within all traditions, and as a concert Jazz Pianist. He also has a wide knowledge of traditional and modern liturgical set-ups within different styles of worship. I would, without a doubt recommend and commend him to Churches."

Revd Tim Harling, Chaplain and Fellow, Queens' College.

“Richard’s playing lends a tone of instant calm to a gathering from the moment one enters the church. His repertoire is broad and he is able to improvise through any unforeseen delays! His manner is always professional and he is pleasant to deal with.”

Revd Jon Canessa, curate, St Paul’s Cambridge

 

 

"The organ sings when you play it!"

James Barnard, Girton Churchwarden

"Richard has been wonderful to work with. His playing is assured and deeply musical, he accompanies congregational singing with ‘feel’ and understanding, and his voluntaries are wonderfully alive and contribute significantly to the sense of worship. Highly recommended." Revd Dr Paul Weston, tutor, Ridley Hall Cambridge and Director, Newbigin Institute “Richard’s playing can enrich a familiar hymn with a whole new palette of fresh colour. He is a consummate professional, seemingly cheerful and resourceful in any situation”

Revd Michael Beckett, vicar, St Paul’s Cambridge