Mark was born in Beverley and received his first musical education as a chorister in the Minster choir. He went on to win both academic and organ scholarships at the University of Edinburgh.
After holding appointments at St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh and Paisley Abbey, Mark won a postgraduate scholarship to study in Paris with international recitalist Susan Landale. Here he won the Premier Prix d’Orgue at Superieur level.
Mark went on to become the Assistant Master of the Music at Sheffield Cathedral where he accompanied and directed the choirs not only for the daily services but also for broadcasts, recitals and recordings.
He has performed in many cathedrals, abbeys and churches both in the UK and abroad. He also performs regularly in the USA and last summer performed to critical acclaim at the International Messiaen Festival in Copenhagen. As a continuo player he has performed with several renowned groups including the BT Scottish Ensemble.
Mark is also well-known throughout the country as a choral clinician and has directed many events for the Royal School of Church Music.
He is currently Director of Music at Hymers College in Hull where he leads a large and thriving music department of national repute.