e 1970s.t prestigious music schoolHe serves as an adjudicator in international competitions and in 2008 led BBC workshops for the programme Last Choir Standing. He is a consultant to over 20 award-winning UK choirs and travels the world to teach vocal and conducting techniques.
He is a regular adjudicator for BBC Choir of the Year, including the 2012 competition.
The alleged sexual offences are said to have taken place at Chetham's school and at an address in Chorlton, Manchester.
A spokesman for Chethams school said: ‘Chetham's School of Music takes all matters regarding the safeguarding of children extremely seriously and the welfare of our students is of paramount concern to all staff and governors.
‘We are aware that Michael Brewer has been charged with offences that are alleged to have happened while he was employed by the school many years ago.
‘We are co-operating with this investigation but while this matter is ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment further.’
Chetham's, which has almost 300 students aged eight to 18, is the largest specialist music school in Britain and the only one based in the north of England.
The independent school's buildings, which are 600 years old, are close to Manchester Cathedral and students are admitted on musical ability and talent - having to take part in auditions as part of the tough application process.
According to Chetham's website, Mr Brewer was the youngest and least experienced candidate when he was appointed director of music in the mid-1970s.
The award-winning choir conductor worked there for 20 years and has been described as being responsible for nurturing some of the country's brightest musical talent.
His books for Fabermusic include the best selling ‘Kickstart your Ch
Thursday, June 7, 2012
BBC conductor honoured by Queen and his WIFE 'both raped former pupil
An acclaimed BBC conductor who was honoured by the Queen for his work on children's choral music appeared in court alongside his wife today accused of jointly raping a former pupil.
Michael Brewer, 67, and his wife Hilary were arrested following a police investigation into allegations of historic sexual abuse upon a girl who was a former student at the prestigious Chetham's School of Music in Manchester.
Both were charged with rape and indecent assault upon the girl when she was aged between 13 and 18 in the lat
e 1970s.t prestigious music schoolHe serves as an adjudicator in international competitions and in 2008 led BBC workshops for the programme Last Choir Standing. He is a consultant to over 20 award-winning UK choirs and travels the world to teach vocal and conducting techniques.
He is a regular adjudicator for BBC Choir of the Year, including the 2012 competition.
The alleged sexual offences are said to have taken place at Chetham's school and at an address in Chorlton, Manchester.
A spokesman for Chethams school said: ‘Chetham's School of Music takes all matters regarding the safeguarding of children extremely seriously and the welfare of our students is of paramount concern to all staff and governors.
‘We are aware that Michael Brewer has been charged with offences that are alleged to have happened while he was employed by the school many years ago.
‘We are co-operating with this investigation but while this matter is ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment further.’
Chetham's, which has almost 300 students aged eight to 18, is the largest specialist music school in Britain and the only one based in the north of England.
The independent school's buildings, which are 600 years old, are close to Manchester Cathedral and students are admitted on musical ability and talent - having to take part in auditions as part of the tough application process.
According to Chetham's website, Mr Brewer was the youngest and least experienced candidate when he was appointed director of music in the mid-1970s.
The award-winning choir conductor worked there for 20 years and has been described as being responsible for nurturing some of the country's brightest musical talent.
His books for Fabermusic include the best selling ‘Kickstart your Ch
e 1970s.t prestigious music schoolHe serves as an adjudicator in international competitions and in 2008 led BBC workshops for the programme Last Choir Standing. He is a consultant to over 20 award-winning UK choirs and travels the world to teach vocal and conducting techniques.
He is a regular adjudicator for BBC Choir of the Year, including the 2012 competition.
The alleged sexual offences are said to have taken place at Chetham's school and at an address in Chorlton, Manchester.
A spokesman for Chethams school said: ‘Chetham's School of Music takes all matters regarding the safeguarding of children extremely seriously and the welfare of our students is of paramount concern to all staff and governors.
‘We are aware that Michael Brewer has been charged with offences that are alleged to have happened while he was employed by the school many years ago.
‘We are co-operating with this investigation but while this matter is ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment further.’
Chetham's, which has almost 300 students aged eight to 18, is the largest specialist music school in Britain and the only one based in the north of England.
The independent school's buildings, which are 600 years old, are close to Manchester Cathedral and students are admitted on musical ability and talent - having to take part in auditions as part of the tough application process.
According to Chetham's website, Mr Brewer was the youngest and least experienced candidate when he was appointed director of music in the mid-1970s.
The award-winning choir conductor worked there for 20 years and has been described as being responsible for nurturing some of the country's brightest musical talent.
His books for Fabermusic include the best selling ‘Kickstart your Ch
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