William Fox is leaving to become Director of Music at St Albans Cathedral in September as part of a merry-go-round of Anglican high-benchers.
William’s successor was announced today.
He is James Orford, Organist and Assistant Director of Music at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge.
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