John Scott Whiteley - Organ
 John Scott Whiteley is one of the finest English Concert Organists
of his generation. After winning first prize in the 1976 National Organ Competition of
Great Britain he performed extensively as a solo recitalist, playing in most of the major
British cathedrals and concert halls. In 1983 he made his debut at the Royal Festival Hall
in London, in the formally well-known 5.55 series of recitals, and has twice been selected
to give the major organ recital for the UK Annual Conference of the Incorporated
Association of Organists.
He has also played in festivals in Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Poland, Switzerland, Germany
and Italy. The most recent of these was in the 1998 Musicometa Festival in Rome, and the
1998 Brussels International Organ Week (Semaine d'orgue Internationale). Invitations for
2000 include a complete performance of the works of Bach in York Minster, and a recital
for the Royal College of Organists where he was recently elected a member of the Council.
In 1985 he undertook his first tour of the USA which included an appearance at St
Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, and Salt Lake City's Mormon Tabernacle. He now visits
the USA every year and is represented by the highly respected agency, Philip Truckenbrod
Concert Artists. In 1988 he also toured Australia.
Since 1976 he has been at York Minster and combines his busy schedule with tours and
recording. He has recorded nine CDs, several of which have received a number of accolades.
He has also composed anthems and organ music.
John Scott Whiteley on Guild Music
Page revised 03.09.2000
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