Market Harborough Church Organist To Retire After 40 Years

Written by on 14th January 2022

The organist at Market Harborough’s St Dionysius Church will retire this weekend after 40 years.

David Johnson will play his final notes at a special service on Sunday evening.

David Johnson (centre) with wife Barbara and members of St Dionysius Church

He is the longest serving organist in the church’s 800-year history, having taken on the role in 1981.

Reverend Barry Hill, Team Rector for Harborough’s Anglican Churches, spoke to Hfm:


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