Educated at Cambridge University and the Royal College of Music, Mark made the first part of his careers as a professional singer, working in opera, church music and commercial recordings. He is now increasingly in demand as a choral conductor, working with a wide range of choirs, from symphonic choruses (including the Philharmonia Chorus and Brighton Festival Chorus) to prestigious chamber choirs such as Chantage and Trinity Voices.

Mark also has a wealth of experience with younger singers, having worked for years with the award-winning Berkshire Youth Choirs and, currently, with Junior Trinity (the Junior Department of Trinity Laban Conservatoire). Mark has also been the choral director on a number of successful crossover albums featuring Friar Alessandro, Russell Watson, Sarah Brightman and Katherine Jenkins.