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 skilled composer (the premiere of Thee We Adore, O Hidden Saviour, Thee on BBC Radio 3's Choral Evensong in 2006 and the performance of There is no rose at York Minster's Advent Procession in 2011) who also has expertise in playing various instruments including the recorder, viola, clarinet, and harp.