Simon Harper is a freelance singer, conductor and teacher with a passion for inspiring singers and bringing choral music to life. He studied music at the University of York, went on to study choral conducting with Paul Spicer, and was selected for the prestigious Genesis Sixteen young artists' programme.

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Alongside his conducting, Simon enjoys a distinguished career as a professional singer. As a Tenor Lay Clerk with Hereford Cathedral Choir, he has performed in live BBC broadcasts, toured the USA, sung in the Sistine Chapel, and taken part in international commemorative events in Normandy marking both the 75th and 80th anniversaries of D-Day.

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Simon is Musical Director of Ledbury Choral Society, Hereford Chamber Choir, Cantores Chamber Choir and Kington Choral Society. He has worked with a wide range of professional ensembles, including the Central England Camerata, The Musical and Amicable Society, and the internationally renowned viol consort Fretwork. He has also conducted premieres of works by contemporary composers Kerensa Briggs, Liz Dilnot-Johnson and Robert Peate at both the Three Choirs Festival and the Hay Festival.

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In addition to his performing and conducting, Simon teaches singing and A Level Music at schools in Malvern and Worcester, where he enjoys encouraging the next generation of musicians.

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Ledbury Choral Society is delighted to have Simon as its Musical Director. His musicianship, enthusiasm and engaging rehearsal style continue to inspire the choir and help it achieve performances of the highest standard while ensuring that making music together remains an enjoyable and rewarding experience.