David Friddle

Because of my restless intellect and curiosity, I’ve delved into several fields in my life to satiate that thirst for understanding; consequently, my desire to learn has given me a unique career path. Accordingly, I’ve been taught—or taught myself—how to be (among other things) a

Conductor
Organist
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Editor
Teacher 		Presenter
Art Director
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Naturally I’ve had a great deal of assistance along the way—from friends and family, mentors, professional colleagues and sometimes folks with whom I don’t even have a relationship. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life is that if I’m brave enough to ask for help I almost never get turned down. Asking for help isn’t particularly difficult for me and I’m grateful that there have been people who made sure that their hands were always extended.

This is an exciting time for me: Oxford University Press editor Todd Waldman is interested in publishing a book on choral performance practices throughout the centuries. It is a monumental project—larger even than Christus—and I want to rise to the challenge. The contribution to the choral world (where no such book currently exists) would be enormous and I’d have something to keep me busy for about five years. I look forward to my next permanent position in churches or academia so that I can get down to serious work being of maximum service to my employer and contribute to the study of choral music.

The overarching goal of my life has been the pursuit and assimilation of knowledge. Since I taught myself to play a little portable organ at age five I’ve never stopped feeding my imagination and seeking out opportunities that allowed me to further my intellectual pursuits and artistic objectives. I’m eager—and well-prepared—to return to music full time, which is my vocation. It is, always has been—and always will be—my life.