Michael Bryan Hesford

British composer and organist

Dr. (Michael) Bryan Hesford (19 July 1930 - 19 March 1996) was an organist and composer based in England.^[1]

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^[2] - 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.

References

1. International Who's Who in Music. 8th Edition. 1977
2. International Who's Who in Music and Musicians Directory. David Cummings. 2000