My father, Leon Bailey, who has died aged 94, was a talented organist dedicated to sharing his enjoyment of music. In 1965 he became lecturer in music education at West Midlands College of Education, Walsall, where he conducted the college choir and was involved in many student productions. He was also assistant organist at St Matthew’s church in the town.
In 1971 he was appointed head of music at City of Newcastle College of Education, and later taught on a creative arts BA programme at Newcastle Polytechnic (now the University of Northumbria).
