Our Team
Lewis Wilkinson
Manager | Durham University Performing Arts
Lewis is from Durham, and graduated with a music degree from Durham University in 2016. He was then a brass instrumental music teacher with Durham Music Service before completing his Master’s degree in Conducting from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Outside of his work with Durham University Performing Arts, Lewis has a busy and varied portfolio career as a conductor, sousaphonist, trombonist and actor. He is particularly passionate about the cultural and creative links that can be cultivated between the university and its wider community.
Tom Cameron
Student Music Co-ordinator |Classical and Traditional
Tom is a recent law graduate, who in his time at university was involved in a wide range of music as a singer and bassoonist. As a student, Tom was President of the university Choral Society, developing new collaborations with the Chorus of the Royal Northern Sinfonia and the Cleveland Philharmonic Choir. He has previously worked at Sage Gateshead in the classical team there, and is passionate about student music making. In his spare time he enjoys hill walking and surfing.
In his role, Tom provides support and advice to orchestras, choirs, chamber music groups and all other classical and world music ensembles.
Leo Zagorac
Student Music Co-ordinator | Jazz and Commercial
Leo is a conductor, oboist, pianist and singer who was heavily involved with Student Music during his degree, in orchestras, choirs, acapella groups and more, engaging with a wide range of musical styles. As a student, Leo was the conductor of Durham University Orchestral Society’s Chamber Orchestra and president of Durham Opera Ensemble.
In his role, Leo gives advice and supports the activities of the acapella groups, jazz ensembles and more, as well as working with Durham Student Theatre to assist the Musical Theatre and Opera theatre companies.
Jacob Nathenson
President | Music Durham
Jacob is a saxophonist, clarinettist and singer. He previously played tenor sax player in the university Brass Band and The Quays. He spent his last year studying in Paris and toured Mexico with the Sorbonne Orchestra playing bass and E-flat clarinet, as well as an anvil. He can be found hanging out Fabio's weekly jam sessions or playing music with the psychedelic society.