John Hosier

"Mr. Lecher had notable success as a teacher of violin at this School. He worked with students at all stages, from first year to post graduate. He was also on the string staff of Wells Cathedral School, one of the three leading music schools in England, and therefore has considerable experience of working with children under eighteen. Mr. Lecher brought considerable qualities to his teaching. Starting with the sound and the music, he developed the technique of the student to best express his musical impulse. Mr. Lecher's pupils proved to be leading figures in orchestral and chamber music activities; he is a particularly fine chamber music coach. Of course, implicit in all his work is the fact that he himself is a very fine player, with wide experience and practice in the solo, chamber music and orchestral repertoires. Mr. Lecher has my wholehearted commendation for whatever he undertakes in teaching and playing."