David Cowen held his first post as an organist at the age of thirteen and, following an appointment at Newcastle (Anglican)Cathedral, he was awarded organ scholarships at the University of Oxford and Wells Cathedral. He studied the organ with Timothy Hone, Stephen Farr and Colin Walsh. Whilst living in Lyon for two years, he studied improvisation with Sophie-Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin and obtained the Certificat d’aptitude d’Artiste Musicien of the Diocese of Paris.

An interest in Gregorian Chant led to his current appointment of Organist and Director of Music at Holy Cross. He combines this post with the role of Associate Organist at Leicester Cathedral where he was previously Assistant Master of the Music. David is also a Visiting Music Teacher at Loughborough Endowed Schools Music School. He was a finalist in the 2008 Haarlem International Improvisation Competition in Holland and currently studies with David Briggs.