The following words are taken from Franki Berry’s article in the Herts Advertiser, 13 June 2019
Extraordinary people from around the district and county have been recognised by the Queen for thier outstanding achievements.
This year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, awarded to people who have gone above and beyond in their respective fields, have been announced and there are several people from this area who made the list…
… The music director of St Albans Chamber Choir, John Gibbons, was awarded a BEM for services to music. He is a conductor, composer, arranger, pianist and organist, who has been an advocate of 20th century British music and supportive of young soloists at the start of their careers.
John said: “I am completely amazed. I never expected to get anything like this and it came as a complete surprise. Music is one of the greatest things we have in our lives and creativity is crucial going forward for all humanity.”
He described the St Albans Chamber Choir as a “dedicated group of singers” who undertake an “adventurous repertoire”…