Thomas Atkins

ACCOMPANIST

Thomas read music at St Hugh’s College, Oxford graduating with an upper second class BA(hons) degree in 2007, before qualifying as a secondary school music teacher in 2009. He joined Cantamus as their accompanist in September 2019.

He has worked extensively as an accompanist, pianist and musical director in the East Midlands. His work with the Ashfield School Vocal Ensemble saw him perform in venues across Europe including, most notably, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Disneyland Paris, and Lille Cathedral.

Thomas has been musical director for NOWMADS in Nottingham since March 2022 and as a pianist, he has performed in numerous musicals across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. He is currently Head of Music at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, having previously held a similar position at Ashfield School, Nottinghamshire.