Gareth Malone is a music animateur, singer, TV presenter and author. His BAFTA award-winning series The Choir re-ignited popular interest in classical music and received critical acclaim for inspiring so many to put their preconceptions to the side and to enjoy all that classical music has to offer. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music before joining the London Symphony Orchestra as Assistant Animateur, Conductor and Chorus-master. In 2011, Gareth and the Military Wives produced the momentous Christmas number 1 single, which was followed in 2012 by a number one album. In 2012 Gareth was also awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to music. Gareth lives in London with his wife and daughter.