Born in Britain and raised in a musical Welsh family, Carol was a child prodigy who read music
before English. She began private lessons at age five and, by eight, performed organ recitals across
the UK, chauffeured by her father. Her formal training spanned five years at the Royal Academy of
Music, where she specialized in organ under David Sanger, earning the prestigious Recital Diploma,
an LRAM
in organ, and an LRAM in piano, while also studying harpsichord with Virginia Black. She
claimed all major organ performance prizes and, during her studies, became a Fellow of the Royal
College of Organists (FRCO), a Fellow of Trinity College London (FTCL), and an Associate of the
Royal College of Music (ARCM). Carol spent a year commuting from the UK to study with Daniel
Roth, organist at St. In the United States, she pursued postgraduate work at Yale
University under Professor Thomas Murray, receiving an Artist Diploma and the Charles Ives Prize for
outstanding achievement. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) at the Manhattan
School of Music with Professor McNeil Robinson, graduating in 2001 with the Helen Cohn Award. Professional History:
Carol recently returned to her home in England with her husband. From 2001 to 2017, while in
San Diego, California, Dr. Carol served as Artistic Director of the Spreckels International Organ
Concert Series, North America’s largest. She made history as the world’s first female "Civic Organist,"
earning the title "San Diego Civic Organist Emerita." Dr. Williams has performed globally, including in the United States, England, France, Sweden,
Finland, Estonia, Monaco, Luxembourg, Holland, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Singapore, South
Korea, China, and Russia. Renowned for her classical organ mastery, she’s equally celebrated for collaborations with
symphonies like the BBC Concert Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, and Beijing Symphony
Orchestra, as well as with jazz, blues, pop, and rock artists. With over 23 CDs recorded and more than 50 compositions self-published, Carols' passion for
the "King of Instruments" resonates worldwide, amplified by features on global media platforms. Dr. Carol with her husband, Kerry produce "TourBus", a documentary series exploring iconic
and unique pipe organs, and "On the Bench", a YouTube talk show interviewing musical artists. In the UK, Dr. Williams was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM) for
her contributions to music. Notable performances include concerts for Princess Diana, the Virgil Fox
Memorial Concert, and the 10th anniversary of the Walt Disney Concert Hall Organ. Philanthropy:
Carol donates multiple performances annually to support charitable fundraising efforts. Performance Appeal:
Carol dazzles audiences with virtuosic renditions of bold classical masterpieces, theatrical
showstoppers, jazz standards, pop hits, and beyond. Her eclectic programs weave stunning variety
and refined elegance with her magnetic charisma, earning Williams’ captivating performances rave
reviews and thunderous applause. Management:
Kerry J. Bell Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)77 3641 8343 Website: https://www.melcot.com
09/15/2025