The Civic and Parish Church of Bournemouth

Music Department

Ian Harrison – Organist

Ian is an extremely talented musician, former teacher at Durlston School and Director of Music at St Stephen’s Church Bournemouth for many years. Luckily, he was persuaded out of retirement and has been the resident organist at St Peter’s since the beginning of 2025.

Duncan Courts, Director of Music

Duncan Courts

Duncan Courts is the Director of Music at St Peter’s, and is responsible for overseeing all music-making in the church. He directs the church choir of boys, girls and adults, and the St. Peter’s Consort, and accompanies the St. Peter’s Singers. Duncan studied the organ with Andrew M. Wilson and Margaret Phillips. He held organ scholarships […]