From 1982 to 1993, Lawson was a Lay Clerk in Salisbury Cathedral Choir under Richard Seal and from 1989 was Director of Music of Chafyn Grove Preparatory School.
From 1982 to 1993, Lawson served as a Lay Clerk in Salisbury Cathedral Choir under Richard Seal and from 1989 held the position of Director of Music at Chafyn Grove Preparatory School.