About
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David McGregor (b. 1995) is a British composer whose music has been embraced by performers and audiences across the UK and internationally. His work — spanning choral, orchestral, and chamber music — is noted for its expressive clarity, rich harmonic language, and commitment to both tradition and contemporary idiom. His pieces have been performed in major cathedral venues including Westminster Abbey, New College (Oxford), and Wells Cathedral, as well as by renowned groups such as The Tallis Scholars and the BBC Singers. Recent works have featured on commercial recordings and curated collections, released by Delphian, Convivium and Raven.
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Growing up in the Lake District, David’s earliest musical experiences were shaped by both performance and composition, winning distinctions in competitions from a young age. He read Music at Girton College, University of Cambridge, graduating with a first-class degree and receiving the Margaret Anderson Academic Prize and Violet Jenkinson Prize for outstanding academic achievement. He subsequently completed an MA in Composition at University of York, graduating with distinction.
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David’s music has been recognised in a number of prestigious competitions, including the Robin Johnson Choral Composition Prize (2021), the Harlow Chorus Composition Competition (2022), and the Charles Wood Composers’ Competition (2024). His works have been published and performed by choirs and ensembles of all sizes, and are regularly programmed in concert and cathedral settings.
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Alongside his concert output, David is a featured composer in the Convivium Records catalogue, with music appearing on recordings such as The New Winter Songbook and other curated collections that highlight contemporary choral repertoire.
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He is the founding director of Nova Consort, an ensemble dedicated to championing new choral music. David is based in the UK, where he continues to compose, curate performances, and accept commissions for new works.