I am a dedicated and experienced musician with a strong background in organ and piano performance, composition, and music direction. I have worked extensively in church music ministries, composing and arranging for choirs, orchestras, and various instrumental ensembles, with my compositions even featured on a US TV series. With a passion for both classical and contemporary music, I enjoy leading music teams and training musicians to deliver outstanding performances. Having a rich career spanning decades, I have also toured nationally and internationally, collaborated with various ensembles, and contributed significantly to music festivals and recordings. I combine my formal music education with practical experience in production and arrangement to enrich every project I undertake. My commitment to music education, performance excellence, and community engagement defines both my professional and personal approach.

David John Cundy

I am a dedicated and experienced musician with a strong background in organ and piano performance, composition, and music direction. I have worked extensively in church music ministries, composing and arranging for choirs, orchestras, and various instrumental ensembles, with my compositions even featured on a US TV series. With a passion for both classical and contemporary music, I enjoy leading music teams and training musicians to deliver outstanding performances. Having a rich career spanning decades, I have also toured nationally and internationally, collaborated with various ensembles, and contributed significantly to music festivals and recordings. I combine my formal music education with practical experience in production and arrangement to enrich every project I undertake. My commitment to music education, performance excellence, and community engagement defines both my professional and personal approach.

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I am a dedicated and experienced musician with a strong background in organ and piano performance, composition, and music direction. I have worked extensively in church music ministries, composing and arranging for choirs, orchestras, and various instrumental ensembles, with my compositions even featured on a US TV series. With a passion for both classical and contemporary music, I enjoy leading music teams and training musicians to deliver outstanding performances.

Having a rich career spanning decades, I have also toured nationally and internationally, collaborated with various ensembles, and contributed significantly to music festivals and recordings. I combine my formal music education with practical experience in production and arrangement to enrich every project I undertake. My commitment to music education, performance excellence, and community engagement defines both my professional and personal approach.

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Work Experience

Organist, Pianist, Arranger & Composer. Lead Musician at Collins Street Baptist Church
February 1, 2018 - Present
Played organ and piano for services, funerals, and weddings throughout Melbourne. Composed and arranged numerous pieces for choir, organ, orchestra, and other instruments. Created original orchestral music featured in the US TV series 'When Paintings Come Alive' in July 2018.
Director of Music at Anglican Parish of St Stephen and St Mary, Mount Waverley
February 1, 2018 - August 25, 2025
Managed music ministry across three congregations with various liturgical music styles including BCP, APBA, and contemporary APBA. Directed organist, choirs, and instrumentalists. Arranged music for small ensembles and prepared music lists for key services.
Director of Music at St Oswald’s Church, Glen Iris
January 1, 2016 - August 25, 2025
Led weekly organ performances for Sunday, Easter, and Christmas services. Conducted and trained choir. Participated in bi-monthly music/worship committee meetings. Managed music ministry including use of APBA and Together in Song.
Director of Music at Christ Church Brunswick
October 1, 2014 - August 25, 2025
Directed music ministry focusing on BCP 1928 and New English Hymnal. Played organ weekly for various services including Easter and Christmas. Conducted and managed choir training and recruitment, choral scholarships, and parish concert program featuring international organists.
Occasional Organist at Le Pine Funerals, Camberwell
January 1, 2018 - August 25, 2025
Performed organ music for funerals on an as-needed basis.
Occasional Organist at St John’s Uniting Church, Essendon
January 1, 2020 - August 25, 2025
Performed organ for weddings and funerals as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Melbourne
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Master of Business Administration at Victoria University
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Audio Engineering
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
AMEB Pipe Organ
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
AMEB Piano
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
AMEB Harp
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
AMEB Recorder
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Current Working with Children Check
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025
Current Police Check
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality