Dr. (Michael) Bryan Hesford (19 July 1930 - 19 March 1996) was an organist and composer based in England.
Life
He was born on 19 July 1930 in Eccles, Lancashire.
He studied organ under Marcel Dupré and Max Drischner.
Appointments
- Assistant organist of Newcastle Cathedral 1959 - 1960
- Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1960 - 1963
- Organist of Brecon Cathedral 1963 - 1966
- Organist of St. Margaret's Priory and Parish Church, King's Lynn 1966 - ????
- Organist of St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray 1973 - 1978
- Organist of the Church of St John the Baptist, Frome 1986
- Organist of St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church Galway 1986 - 1995
Compositions
He has composed 3 communion services for Southwark Cathedral, and other music.
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byN. Charleton-Burdon | Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1960 - 1963 |
Succeeded byNorman Crowhurst |
| Preceded byDavid Gwerfyl Davies | Organist of Brecon Cathedral 1963 - 1966 |
Succeeded byDavid Patrick Gedge |
| Preceded byEric Bennett | Organist of St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray 1973 - 1978 |
Succeeded byIan Major |
References
- International Who's Who in Music. 8th Edition. 1977
- International Who's Who in Music and Musicians Directory. David Cummings. 2000