Alistair McEwan

Jeffrey Makinson was Assistant Organist at Lincoln from 1994 to 1999.

Jeffrey Makinson, currently Sub Organist at Manchester Cathedral, has been appointed Asst.DOM at Lincoln Cathedral with effect from January 2015.

I quote from the Vicar's Letter dated August 2012: "After nearly 10 years at All Saints, Paul now wishes to have the freedom to explore new opportunities in his increasingly busy professional career". He leaves on 28th April 2013. A

Thought for the day? 5pm Sunday 2nd September. From Radio 3's Jonathan Swain: "What's not to like" and "What an organist"

Shaun Turnbull, currently DOM at both St John's College Durham and Ponteland Parish Church, has been appointed AsstDOM at Blackburn Cathedral. He starts in late August.

James Davy, AsstDOM at Blackburn has been appointed DOM at Chelmsford.

You may like to know that Alex Woodrow, Asst.Org. Hexham Abbey, has been appointed DOM at Bradford Cathedral w.e.f. January 2012. A

The Bridgewater Hall website states that WM will end his recital with an improvisation on themes suggested by the audience. Two and a half hours sounds about right. Wayne always gives value for money!! A

See www.stmaryscathedral.org.uk for details of new 3 manual mechanical action organ. A

No. Naji Hakim departed in 2008!

Very sorry to hear the news, but many thanks for informing the board of the cancellation. A

Beautiful! A

Page 2 Jan/Feb 2011 Choir & Organ

For anyone interested in this colourful project: Cathedral website (under MUSIC heading) now shows completed organ and details of recitals in 2011.

David Briggs is scheduled to play on Saturday 30th July 2011 A

It is indeed Leeds Cathedral organ played by the organ scholar Jonathon Nicholls. A

Thanks for the information regarding the action. I will be interested to see which of the existing ranks are to be included in the new organ.

Thanks David - excellent news.

Many congratuilations QB!

Jonathan Gregory (Leicester Cathedral) retires on 5th September 2010. Dr Christopher Johns, a Choral Director in the RC Diocese of Leeds, will be the new DOM.

An odd pairing indeed. This chant would be more effective allied to secular words and sung by The Swingle Singers! A

Indeed, David Gedge (Brecon) has the edge - 41yrs, however, Frederick Wadely (Carlisle) clocked up 50 years! A

Construction photos and full specification now available on this website. A

I have just listened to the concert and thoroughly enjoyed the entire programme. Singers, musicians and organs in fine form - no apparent winding problems in any area ! A