Michael Bryan Hesford
# Michael Bryan Hesford

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 |
