Hi, I'm Bart Thiede, a passionate musical director, choral conductor, singer, and composer based in Oxford, UK. Over the years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with prestigious ensembles, direct music across various theatrical and concert productions, and compose original works. Currently, I serve as Musician-in-Residence to the Bavarian Royal Family, alongside a vibrant freelance career where I perform as a tenor and organist, and lead various musical projects. My experience spans directing choirs for cathedral services, musical theatre productions, and working with professional orchestras and broadcasters like the BBC and RTÉ. I enjoy creating fresh musical arrangements, nurturing choral developments, and bringing stories to life through music. I’m always eager to collaborate and contribute to inspiring musical experiences.

Bart Thiede

Hi, I'm Bart Thiede, a passionate musical director, choral conductor, singer, and composer based in Oxford, UK. Over the years, I've had the incredible opportunity to work with prestigious ensembles, direct music across various theatrical and concert productions, and compose original works. Currently, I serve as Musician-in-Residence to the Bavarian Royal Family, alongside a vibrant freelance career where I perform as a tenor and organist, and lead various musical projects. My experience spans directing choirs for cathedral services, musical theatre productions, and working with professional orchestras and broadcasters like the BBC and RTÉ. I enjoy creating fresh musical arrangements, nurturing choral developments, and bringing stories to life through music. I’m always eager to collaborate and contribute to inspiring musical experiences.

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Hi, I’m Bart Thiede, a passionate musical director, choral conductor, singer, and composer based in Oxford, UK. Over the years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work with prestigious ensembles, direct music across various theatrical and concert productions, and compose original works. Currently, I serve as Musician-in-Residence to the Bavarian Royal Family, alongside a vibrant freelance career where I perform as a tenor and organist, and lead various musical projects.

My experience spans directing choirs for cathedral services, musical theatre productions, and working with professional orchestras and broadcasters like the BBC and RTÉ. I enjoy creating fresh musical arrangements, nurturing choral developments, and bringing stories to life through music. I’m always eager to collaborate and contribute to inspiring musical experiences.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Musician-in-Residence to the Bavarian Royal Family at Bavarian Royal Family
June 30, 2025 - July 16, 2025
Serving as the primary musician-in-residence, overseeing musical direction, performance, and programming for the Bavarian Royal Family from February 2024 to June 2025.
Freelance MD, Freelance Tenor, Organist, Conductor at Self-employed
January 1, 2018 - Present
Providing freelance musical direction, tenor singing, organ playing, and conducting services for various productions and events since 2018.
Director of Music at Rye St Antony, Oxford
December 31, 2023 - July 16, 2025
Directed music department and led musical activities and development from 2022 to 2023.
Director of Music at St Canice’s Cathedral & Kilkenny College, Ireland
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Oversaw the music program, conducted choirs, and managed performances from 2019 to 2022.
Artistic Director at Music in Kilkenny
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Led artistic programming and production management for musical events from 2019 to 2022.
Artistic Director at Passio Kilkenny
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Directed artistic vision and coordinated musical aspects of the Passio Kilkenny event from 2019 to 2022.
Director of Music at St Mary's & John's, Oxford
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025
Managed music performances and rehearsals, including choir direction from 2018 to 2019.
Fundraising Executive Assistant at Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025
Supported fundraising activities and administrative tasks for Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras in 2018-2019.

Education

BA Music at University of Oxford, Exeter College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
High School Diploma at Clifton College, Bristol
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996

Qualifications

NI International Organ Competition, First Prize Winner
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Quarrel Read Prize, University of Oxford
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Parry Wood Organ Scholarship, University of Oxford
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025

Industry Experience

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