Thomas Tunnard
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Thomas Tunnard was an English cathedral organist, who served in St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham.
, Norfolk. He was a chorister at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
, and then educated at Bedford School
, the Royal College of Music
and New College, Oxford
1937 - 1939, and 1945 - 1946.
From 1950 he was head of music at Warwick School
.
In 1953 he founded the Warwick & Kenilworth Choral Society
From 1958 he was head of music at King Edward's School, Birmingham
, following in the footsteps of his predecessor Willis Grant
at the Cathedral.
Background
Thomas Newburgh Tunnard was born on 30 July 1918 in LexhamLexham
Lexham is a parish consisting of the twin villages of East Lexham and West Lexham situated in the Breckland District of Norfolk and covers an area of with a population of 157 as of the 2001 census...
, Norfolk. He was a chorister at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
St George's Chapel is the place of worship at Windsor Castle in England, United Kingdom. It is both a royal peculiar and the chapel of the Order of the Garter...
, and then educated at Bedford School
Bedford School
Bedford School is not to be confused with Bedford Modern School or Bedford High School or Old Bedford School in Bedford, TexasBedford School is an HMC independent school for boys located in the town of Bedford, England, United Kingdom...
, the Royal College of Music
Royal College of Music
The Royal College of Music is a conservatoire founded by Royal Charter in 1882, located in South Kensington, London, England.-Background:The first director was Sir George Grove and he was followed by Sir Hubert Parry...
and New College, Oxford
New College, Oxford
New College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.- Overview :The College's official name, College of St Mary, is the same as that of the older Oriel College; hence, it has been referred to as the "New College of St Mary", and is now almost always...
1937 - 1939, and 1945 - 1946.
From 1950 he was head of music at Warwick School
Warwick School
Warwick School is an independent school with boarding facilities for boys in Warwick, England, and is reputed to be the third-oldest surviving school in the country after King's School, Canterbury and St Peter's School, York; and the oldest boy's school in England...
.
In 1953 he founded the Warwick & Kenilworth Choral Society
From 1958 he was head of music at King Edward's School, Birmingham
King Edward's School, Birmingham
King Edward's School is an independent secondary school in Birmingham, England, founded by King Edward VI in 1552. It is part of the Foundation of the Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham, and is widely regarded as one of the most academically successful schools in the country, according to...
, following in the footsteps of his predecessor Willis Grant
Willis Grant
Willis Grant was an English cathedral organist, who served in St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham.-Background:Willis Grant was born on 1 May 1907 in Bolton, Lancashire. He was educated at Astley Bridge School...
at the Cathedral.
Career
Organist of:- St Michael at the North Gate, Oxford 1946 - 1950
- Collegiate Church of St Mary, WarwickCollegiate Church of St Mary, WarwickThe Collegiate Church of St Mary is a Church of England parish church in the town of Warwick, England. It lies in the centre of the town just east of the market place. It is a member of the Greater Churches Group....
1950 - 1958 - St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham 1958 - 1967