Simon is a keen composer (the introit Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee was premiered on BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong in 2006 and his new carol There is no rose was sung in the Advent Procession at York Minster in 2011) and enjoys playing many instruments including recorder, viola, clarinet and harp.
Simon is a gifted composer (his work Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee was showcased on BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong in 2006 and his carol There is no rose was featured at York Minster's Advent Procession in 2011) who also has a strong background in playing multiple instruments such as the recorder, viola, clarinet, and harp.