The Grand Omroepkoor is pleased to announce that Rory Wainwright Johnston has been appointed assistant conductor for the 2024-2025 season. Johnston will assist principal conductor Benjamin Goodson during the coming season, among other things, during a cappella projects and CD recordings. He will also assist Eric Whitacre during The Living Room at TivoliVredenburg and will assume a role within the GOK Academy.

Rory Johnston is a conductor and composer from Bradford-on-Avon, England. His musical training began in the boys' choir at Bath Abbey and he studied Music in Manchester, specializing in conducting and composition. He later earned a master's degree in composition with distinction and a master's degree in conducting in Berlin in 2022. In addition to being assistant conductor of the Groot Omroepkoor, Johnston works with the RIAS Kammerchor.

Rory Johnston's expertise fits seamlessly with the versatility of the Great Broadcasting Choir, the organization looks forward to a successful and inspiring season.