Music Staff
From Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
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Director of Music
Michael Fulcher
Since joining the Cathedral staff in October 2004 Michael has moved rapidly to expand the already fine tradition of cathedral music. He is responsible for all music activities in the Cathedral, and is the first contact in this regard. With a background in both church music and opera he is increasingly sought after in city and national music circles.
Michael is the Director of the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Choristers and the St. Paul’s Chorale.
Assistant Organist
Richard Apperley
Richard Apperley is the Assistant Organist at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, where he is responsible for accompanying the cathedral services and assisting with the direction of the cathedral's choirs. Richard formerly held the post of Assistant Organist at Lincoln Cathedral...
Richard Prothero Organ Scholar
Thomas Gaynor
Thomas first discovered pleasure in music-making at the age of 10, when he started piano lessons. He began organ lessons when he was 13 years old. By the age of 15, he had earned Grade Eight ABRSM in both instruments.
Dean's Organ Scholar
Heather Easting
Heather has enjoyed a wide range of musical experiences, including playing the piano in chamber music, and the cello in orchestras in Wellington. She gained Dip ABRSM in Piano Performance at the age of 15 as a pupil of Gillian Bibby, and is now studying with Catherine McKay. She sang with the Cathedral Choristers for seven years, and has since been singing in the Cathedral Choir.
Librarian
Joan Clayton
Director of the Cathedral Voices
Richard Prothero
Director of Music Emeritus
Professor Peter Godfrey
