After a spell as Director of Music at St James's Church, Cambridge, he moved to St Albans in 1976 as Assistant Master of the Music to the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban, appointed by Peter Hurford. He was also appointed Master of Music and choirmaster at St Albans School.
Following his role as Director of Music at St James's Church, Cambridge, he moved to St Albans in 1976 as Assistant Master of the Music for the Cathedral and Abbey Church of St Alban. He was appointed by Peter Hurford and concurrently became Master of Music and choirmaster at St Albans School.