M ichael St i nton – Di rector of Mus ic
Michael Stinton is enjoying his twenty-seventh year as
Director of Music at Abingdon School. His first post was at
St. Paul’s School in London where, for five years, he was
Assistant Director of Music and Head of Wind and Brass.
He received his musical training in Kent where he studied at
a specialist Saturday Music School and was principal oboist
of the Kent County Youth Orchestra. An Open Instrumental
Scholarship to Worcester College, Oxford, followed his
grammar school education in Tonbridge. At Oxford he
performed Strauss’ Oboe Concerto with the University
orchestra and took up conducting, whilst continuing his
study of the oboe with the late Janet Craxton.
In 1981 Michael became principal oboist of the University
of London Orchestra whilst studying for a Post-Graduate
Certificate of Education. This also afforded some
opportunities for freelance playing. Since 1992 he has
been Conductor and Musical Director of the Thames Vale
Youth Orchestra, which has performed at prestigious
venues including the Royal Festival Hall and the Royal
Albert Hall in London.
Michael is married to the painter, Clova Stuart-Hamilton
and they live in Oxford with their children. His violinist son,
Hector, is delighted to be playing on this tour.
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