BartThiede

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Bart Thiede (BBC, RTÉ) is a Polish-Irish award-winning

composer, musical director, choral conductor, tenor, and

organist based in Oxford. Working across the UK and internationally, he is equally at home in a theatre pit, a cathedral loft, or a recording studio. Bart’s credits span theatre, pantomime, children’s theatre, radio, podcasting, cabaret, concert work, and film. A graduate of the University of Oxford (Exeter College) and current postgraduate researcher, Bart’s work blends classical rigour with contemporary folk influences. He is the creator of Have You Met Stan?, an original musical that opened in London at the King’s Head Theatre following acclaimed runs at Brighton Fringe and Oxford’s OFFBEAT Festival. As well as regular appearances on television and radio, his music and direction have featured in venues including St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. His commercial recordings include Mater Mundi (Chorum) and On Christmas Night (OxRecs), alongside original soundtracks for podcasts and short films. As an artistic director, he has produced large-scale concert series and festivals. Bart has also led music programmes in schools, cathedrals, and festivals, with a focus on accessible, cross-genre performance. He is a passionate educator and vocal coach. Bart is currently working on his debut solo album, between adventures with his border collie, Oscar.

about me

PERFORMER. As a choral conductor,

musical director, and classically trained tenor I am passionate

about storytelling through music.

My commercial discography includes Mater Mundi (Chorum),

On Christmas Night (OxRecs), and the original cast recording

of Have You Met Stan? Praised for my “perfectly-nuanced virtuosity” (MusicWeb International), and descibed as “quietly powerful” (Broadway

World UK), with “magnificent” and subtle accompaniments

(MusicWeb International), I possess “an enviable grasp of

choral development and conducting” (Organist Review). As an organist and conductor, I have performed in some of

the UK’s most prestigious venues, including St Paul’s Cathedral,

Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London. Previously

Director of Music at Kilkenny College, Rye St Antony, and

St Canice’s Cathedral, I am a seasoned educator and

vocal coach. I served as Artistic Director and Producer

for Music in Kilkenny and the Passio Festival, collaborating

with the Irish Baroque Orchestra, Oxford Bach Soloists, and

organist Thomas Ospital. I also founded Bier-roque,

a trad-inspired early music series staged in local pubs. Recent projects include: directing various Bach cantatas

from the harpsichord around the UK, improvising to a screening

of the 1925 Phantom of the Opera, performing Peter and the

Wolf for schools across Ireland, solo organ and vocal recitals,

and international tours with the Exonian Choir, Exeter College

Choir, and the choir of St John’s Lutheran Church, Stamford, USA.

I can often be found deputising as an organist or tenor around

Oxford’s chapels, usually Exeter College or the University Church.

COMPOSER. An award-winning

composer across theatre and choral music. I write music which is

deeply inspired by my Polish and Irish heritage and upbringing,

often drawing on folk themes, linguistic inflexions, and unusual

modes.

My arrangements and incidental theatre music have been used

by places such as the Oxford Playhouse, Clapham Grand Theatre, and

my choral compositions can be heard on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4,

as well as other compositions on BBC Berkshire, and RTÉ.

Selected compositions include:

Choral: Adoro te devote for SATB Choir and Organ (2023),

Lux for SATB Choir (2024), Missa Lundsberg for Male

Voices (2024), Roisin Dubh for upper voices and piano (2024),

Mass in time of Pestilence for SATB Choir (2021)

Chamber: Sonata for piano (2022), Immigrant Songs A

Song Cycle for Tenor Voice and Piano (2023), Dust for Voice

and Electronics (2025), Songs of Yesterday for Strings (2025)

Theatre, Film, & Other: Have you met Stan? A New Musical (2024),

Sam's Room A Musical Comedy (2025), History of (Almost) Everything

(Arranger Oxford Playhouse), Checking in, Checking Out

(Short Film) (2024) PodTime Stories (Bedtime Stories Podcast) (2024),

The Queen(er) Ears (Queer Stories Podcast), Incidental music

and Underscores forJack & the Beanstalk (2023) and

Sleeping Beauty (2024) (Oxford Playhouse)

THEATRE. Oxford-based musical director,

composer, sound designer and theatre-maker with a background in

choral music,new writing, and site-responsive work.

I am a graduate of the University of Oxford, and have worked across

the UK and internationally, including with the Oxford Playhouse,

National Concert Hall, and La Scala. My work spans musicals,

devised theatre, and broadcasted performances, often centred around

authentic, migrant, working-class stories. I particularly enjoy working with

new writing and children's theatre.

Selected recent credits include: History of (Almost) Everything

(Musical Director, Arranger & Sound Designer, Oxford Playhouse),

Sleeping Beauty (Musical Director, Oxford Playhouse), Jack &

the Beanstalk (Musical Director, Oxford Playhouse),

Handel’s Semele (DSM, Monteverdi Choir & Orchestras; La Scala Milan,

Philharmonie de Paris, Alexandra Palace London,

Sala Santa Cecilia Rome, Palau de la Música Barcelona)

Have You Met Stan? (Composer and Musical Director, UK Tour,

King's Head, London, & BT Studio Oxford Playhouse), Oktoberfest

Künstlerhaus (Musical Director, Künstlerhaus, Munich), Legally Blonde

(Keyboard 2, Kings Theatre Portsmouth), Footloose & Bugsy Malone

(Hillingdon International School).

Recent reviews: "Bart Thiede wrote and created a well-constructed

musical [and] took us on an emotional rollercoaster" (Theatre in Brighton)

"Musically accomplished and the most polished of

all the shows I’ve seen" (Broadway World UK)

portfolio

recordings

The Stage

Theatre in Brighton

Broadway World UK

REVIEWS

ARRANGER.

PODCAST

& FILM.

COMPOSER.

MUSICAL DIRECTION.

CHORAL.

THEATRE.

RECRUITMENT. Through my

extensive network across academia and the music world, I am well

positioned to recruit highly qualified specialist tutors in a wide range

of subjects, particularly in STEM fields.

Whether families require full-time, part-time, or short-term support

during critical exam periods, I can help identify and connect them

with the right expert to meet their unique needs.

I have a proven track record of matching families with tutors they

can trust; not just for their expertise, but for delivering real,

measurable results.

My personalised approach ensures each student receives tailored

tuition from trusted professionals who understand the pressures

of elite academic environments, providing effective support

exactly when it’s needed most.

ABOUT ME. I’m a private tutor, vocal coach,

and music educator with a strong academic background and nearly a

decade of experience working with students in some of the UK and

Ireland’s leading schools as well as internationally. I was educated at Clifton College and went on to study Music at

the University of Oxford (Exeter College), where I held the

Parry-Wood Organ Scholarship and received multiple academic

and performance awards.

I’ve trained in conducting with Paul Spicer, and I specialise in

vocal pedagogy, having coached singers across a range of ages

and genres; from early training to conservatoire and

professional level. I’ve served as Director of Music at both Rye St Antony School in

Oxford and Kilkenny College, Ireland’s largest co-educational

boarding school. In both roles, I led departments, expanded

extracurricular programmes, and supported students through

Oxbridge and university applications. Currently, I’m undertaking part-time postgraduate research in

historical musicology. I offer private tuition in music, English, history,

philosophy, and university entrance preparation, as well as specialist

vocal and performance coaching. I bring a warm, focused, and

adaptable approach to my teaching and am fully DBS-certified

with extensive safeguarding and pastoral experience.

FOR SCHOOLS. Having served as

Head of Department at leading schools, I have extensive experience

overhauling music curricula and launching whole-school music

initiatives that engage students across all ages and abilities.

This hands-on leadership means I can offer tailored consultancy

services to schools seeking to revitalise or improve their music

departments. From curriculum redesign and programme development

to staff training and extracurricular planning, I work closely with school

leaders to create sustainable, inspiring music education strategies

that raise participation and enhance student outcomes;

all offered at affordable prices suitable for schools of all sizes and budgets. Additionally, I provide dedicated support for schools mounting large

musical theatre productions, including keyboard programming,

track making, and hands-on producing services, ensuring

smooth, professional, and high-quality performances.

MUSIC. I bring over a decade of experience as

a vocal coach, performance mentor, and keyboard player, working

with students from enthusiastic beginners to Oxbridge choral

scholars and conservatoire applicants.

As a skilled accompanist, singer, and musical director for

many prestigious institutions in the UK and abroad, I combine technical

expertise with a deep understanding of vocal health, stage presence,

and musical expression. I am versatile across genres, coaching not only

classical singers but also musical theatre performers and contemporary

artists, adapting my approach to suit each student’s goals. Alongside individual coaching, I design and lead bespoke cultural

programmes and summer camps focused on choral music and

the performing arts. These immersive experiences blend rehearsals,

performance opportunities, and cultural exploration, providing young

people with confidence-building, collaborative, and inspiring

environments. With invaluable connections across the music industry,

I am also well placed to signpost students to further opportunities,

auditions, and specialist training pathways.

With my broad musical background and practical experience, I help

students discover their voice, develop discipline, and thrive creatively.

ACADEMIC. As an academic tutor, I offer

highly flexible one-to-one tuition anywhere in the world, either in person

or online. I specialise in Music, English, Philosophy, History, and

related humanities subjects, working with students of all ages and

abilities; from early years through to university level.

Alongside subject tuition, I provide expert support for UK private

school entry, including preparation for interviews, exams, and personal

statements. I have a strong track record guiding students through

Oxbridge applications, with particular expertise in music admissions

and choral scholarships.

Though my experience as a Head of Music at a number of schools,

I am experienced incrafting bespoke curricula suitable for hybrid or

home schooling, as well as supporting children who are often on the move. For families seeking immersive, enriching experiences, I also plan

and deliver bespoke learning and cultural programmes, tailored to

each student’s interests and goals;from short-term holiday

projects to long-term mentoring.

With a background in elite schools and private education, I offer

a discreet, high-touch, and comprehensive service, adaptable to

family schedules and delivered with academic rigour, creativity,

and care.

I have extensive experience working with children who face

challenges such as ADHD, school refusal, or behavioural difficulties.

My approach is calm, structured, and compassionate, with a

strong focus on building trust and adapting to each child’s

individual needs. I understand the importance of flexibility,

clear communication, and pastoral sensitivity, and I’m skilled at creating

safe, engaging learning environments;whether at home, in school, or

on the move.

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bartoszthiede@gmail.com

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