Hello, I’m Charlie

Organist | Pianist | Vocalist | Developer | Student at Haileybury

Portfolio

About Me

I am a 14-year-old student at Haileybury with professional experience as a church organist and a growing profile as a developer. My background combines high-level musical training with technical development skills. I am currently an organist at three churches, performing regularly in services and contributing to the musical life of each community. Alongside music, I am developing projects in web technologies and embedded systems, with a focus on creating scalable and functional solutions.

Music

Organist at three churches (regular service playing, hymn accompaniment, voluntaries, and liturgical repertoire).

Former chorister at St John’s College, Cambridge, gaining professional-level choral experience in one of the UK’s most prestigious choirs.

Diploma-level pianist, specialising in Romantic repertoire (Brahms, Chopin, Lizt).

Grade 8 in Organ and Singing, Grade 5 in French horn.

Experience performing in both liturgical and concert settings, with a focus on technical precision, interpretation, and ensemble collaboration.

Dedicated to continuing professional-level organ and piano training, aiming toward future performance and academic opportunities in music.

Technology & Development>

Currently developing a full-stack web application hosted on GitHub Pages with Firebase integration.

Experience in embedded systems and hardware development, including building a custom audio playback system with programmable hardware controls

Strong grounding in front-end design and back-end architecture, with an emphasis on functional, real-world applications.

Driven by a developer’s mindset of scalability, practicality, and professional polish.

Education

Haileybury, UK — current student, combining academic studies with extensive extracurricular involvement in music and technology.

Gloval Experience

Extensive international travel across Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East, including: France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Finland, Dubai, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, the United States, and Canada. These experiences contribute to a global outlook and adaptability across diverse environments.

Key Strengths

Professional-level performance experience as a church organist.

Rigorous training and discipline developed at St John’s College, Cambridge and Haileybury.

Strong technical skill set in web development and embedded systems.

Global perspective shaped by wide-ranging international experience.

Balance of creativity, precision, and problem-solving across both music and technology.

Looking Ahead

My goal is to continue advancing as both a musician and a developer, building a portfolio that reflects artistic excellence and technical innovation. Whether at the organ console, in performance settings, or developing digital solutions, I aim to combine tradition with modern thinking to make meaningful contributions in my chosen fields.