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Jonathan Schranz (born 23 September 1993), is an English choral conductor. Jonathan is currently Director of Music at St George's Cathedral, Southwark, Music Director to the University of Greenwich and Conductor of the Purcell Singers.

Education
Jonathan grew up in Devon, England and was educated at Exeter School, going on to study Music at Churchill College, Cambridge. From 2015-17, Jonathan studied choral conducting under Patrick Russill at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was awarded a distinction and numerous awards.

Career
From 2015-18, Jonathan was Organist and Director of Music at the Church of St John at Hackney, and since 2018 Music Director to the University of Greenwich. Prior to this, he held positions with Brentwood Choral Society, the Cappella Singers of Upminster and the Grant Thornton Office Choir.

In January 2019, Jonathan was appointed Director of Music at St George's Cathedral, Southwark.

Jonathan co-founded the prison music charity Sing Inside and now sits on the executive committee as Head of Musical Development.

Discography

 * 2019 - Stone Records: When David Heard (Purcell Singers)

Awards

 * 2017 - Royal Academy of Music Sir Thomas Armstrong Choral Leadership Prize
 * 2016/17 - Royal Academy of Music Irene Burcher Prize
 * 2016 - Stanley Vann Scholarship
 * 2016 Royal College of Organists Lady Aline Cholmondeley Award
 * 2015 Royal Academy of Music Entrance Scholarship
 * 2015 Churchill College Academic Prize Scholarship