title: Michael Bryan Hesford
text: # 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 |
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  | 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 |
  