Because 'singing makes you feel good'
The MD of Tottenham Community Choir - the original and best choir for London N15 and N17
About Nick Williamson, the Musical Director of TCC
Nick is a long-time Haringey resident, and has been our MD for over a year now.
Education
Since leaving Middlesex University, where he studied on the BA Performing Arts programme, Nick has worked full-time as a professional musician.
He has his own Web site at http://www.thecyclingpianist.com.
Theatre, stage & dance
Nick has worked extensively in the West End and on tour including the national tours of Annie, High School Musical, Chess, Beauty & The Beast, 42nd Street, and Jesus Christ Superstar. London's West End has experienced Nick's skills on shows as diverse as Wicked, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Billy Elliot, Grease, & Fame. Nick has also spent many hours on the cabaret scene, gracing the pianos of some of the most existential venues the capital has to offer.
He has had contact with a large majority of the most important dance companies and organisations in the UK in his role as a specialist pianist for dance. Those having the pleasure of his input include The Richard Alston Dance Company, Michael Clarke Company, English National Ballet, Laban, London Contemporary Dance School, AMP, Royal Academy Of Dance, Central School Of Ballet, & Northern Ballet Theatre.
Vocal coaching
For many years Nick worked as pianist & assistant to the late, great singing teacher Ian Adam. This brought him untold pleasure as he enjoyed work with such luminaries as Helena Bonham Carter in preparation for her role as Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd; Courtney Love for appearances on Later With Jools Holland and at the Kentish Town Forum; Alicia Silverston & Adrian Lester for Kenneth Branagh's Love's Labours Lost; Jeremy Irons for his appearance singing Noel Coward at the Last Night Of The Proms, Michael Crawford for appearances on Broadway and in the West End; and Anthony Andrews for his stunning performance as Henry Higgins in the Drury Lane production of My Fair Lady.
Teaching and lecturing
Nick has also spent much time working with various departments of learning and education. He was a guest lecturer at his alma mater, Middlesex University, on the performing arts course; as well as musical director for its International MA directing course when opera and musical theatre modules arose.
He has taught singing to all ages and abilities, and played on and run many education projects and schemes. He is comfortable playing jazz, classical, rock, pop, & gospel: An epic sight-reader as well as a fluent improviser.
Prior to taking over TCC, Nick was Artistic Director at Canterbury-based community & education organisation Music for Change, where he used his knowledge & experience to create new and exciting musical opportunities for all.