Douglas Mason
was born in Cheltenham in 1973. He read music at Durham University and was a member of the University's Chamber Choir and Schola Cantorum. After graduating, he continued his studies at Leeds University, where he trained as a teacher. During his time in Leeds he was also a lay clerk in the choir of Leeds Parish Church. Since 1995 he has worked as a full time academic music teacher at Chetham’s School of Music in Manchester. He also sings with the William Byrd Singers (from Encore Publications).