Musical Director
Gary Hulme
Gary Hulme was born in Manchester in 1961, and received his Musical Education privately, culminating in studies with Leslie Clifton and Ronald Frost. He holds the diplomas of Associate of The Royal College of Organists (ARCO), and Licentiate of Trinity College of Music London (LTCL) in Organ Performance. Appointed to his first organ post at the age of 13, he is currently Organist & Choirmaster at Prestwich Parish Church.
Following early retirement from School Music Teaching, Gary now pursues a freelance career as an Organist and Accompanist. He has given recitals all over the North West of England, and is a regular contributor to the recital series’ at Bolton Parish Church, and St. Ann’s Church, Manchester. As an Organ Accompanist, he has regularly performed with Todmorden Choral Society for a number of years, and recently, both Urmston and Prestbury Choral Societies have made use of his expertise in this area.
An experienced Choral Trainer and Conductor, Gary has for many years worked with both church and secular choirs. At The Oldham Hulme Grammar Schools, he maintained a choir of over 100 voices, including pupils, staff, parents and friends to give acclaimed performances of large scale choral works. He is very pleased to have been asked to take the Prestbury Choral Society into its next phase.
