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The Director of Music and Assistants
Director of Music
Ian Runnells BA (Hons), ARCO, LTCL, LLCM, PGCE
Ian Runnells is always pleased to hear from potential choristers. He can be
contacted by ‘phone 01933 315112 or by email
at
musicd@stpaulschurchbedford.org.uk
An informal chat or request for further information is the usual first
point of contact.
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Assistant
Gary Mudd
Gary is Bedford born and bred, and was educated at Bedford Modern School
and the University of Surrey where he took a degree in Physics and
played and sang in University orchestras and choirs. A founder member of
Bedfordshire County Concert Band and of local choir Cantamus, since mid
1990’s he has directed the latter which is based at St Paul’s. He sings
in St Paul’s choir and also directs the Omega Consort in Welwyn and St
Christopher’s Chamber Choir.
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Assistant
Graham Bentley A.G.S.M.
Graham studied at The Guildhall School of Music in London for four
years, and sang in many City churches and St.Pauls Cathedral, remaining
at St.Bride’s Fleet Street for thirteen years. He served as Director of
Music at St.Mary’s Redbourn for five years.
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Assistant
Henry Vann MA (Cantab) ATCL FRSA
Henry grew up in Bedford and was a chorister at King’s College
Cambridge. He studied at Bedford School and sang with Selwyn College
Cambridge at university under the leadership of the inspirational Sarah
Macdonald. Henry also sings with local chamber choir Cantamus and with
Voce
Chamber Choir, performing with the Rolling Stones at Glastonbury,
the O2 and Hyde Park. He is Head of External Affairs for the
Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), and is a local Councillor and
Education Portfolio Holder for Bedford Borough.
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Our
Choral Tradition
