科爾切斯特（Colchester）37歲的風琴師Ray博士將隨著角色的發展而辭職

與即將到來的地方當局重組有關的更改將涉及新的後持有人，每月收到300英鎊以支付個人費用和費用。

The role of the Town Organist is to be axed as part of upcoming local authority reorganisation, it has emerged.

它的作用應作為即將到來的地方當局重組的一部分而被裁定。

The change, linked to the new postholder receiving £300 per month to cover personal expenses and costs.

該更改與新的後持有人相關，每月收到300英鎊，以支付個人費用和費用。

In a message to supporters and colleagues, Dr Ray said the news came unexpectedly.

雷博士在給支持者和同事的信息中說，這一消息出乎意料。

He said: “This information was only communicated to me very recently and, not having been party to any of the discussions leading up to the decision, it came as something of a surprise.

他說：“這些信息只是最近才向我傳達，並且沒有參加任何導致該決定的討論的聚會，這讓我感到驚訝。

“I understand it’s all down to the pressures of the local government being reorganised – they need to make arrangements to make the organ more profitable, so that will be a post that involves more than music-making.

“我了解這完全取決於地方政府被重組的壓力 - 他們需要進行安排以使器官更加有利可圖，因此這將是一篇涉及更多的帖子。

“I am a musician and I won’t be interested or suited for promotions of the kind they are looking for.”

“我是一名音樂家，我將不感興趣或適合他們想要的那種促銷。”

Dr Ray, who joined the council in 1988, said the occasion was marked with a kind gesture.

雷博士於1988年加入理事會，他說，這一場合以一種善良的手勢標記。

He added: “There was a very nice presentation they organised at the mayor’s annual presentation last Thursday and they presented me with a certificate as a token of thanks.”

他補充說：“上週四，他們在市長的年度演講中組織了一個非常好的演講，他們向我介紹了證書，以表示感謝。”

Dr Ray has held the honorary title since 1988, playing at countless civic events, including numerous mayor makings and oyster feasts.

自1988年以來，雷博士在無數的公民活動中扮演榮譽冠軍，包括許多市長麥格斯和牡蠣盛宴。

He continued: “It has been an interesting experience to have been privileged to serve Colchester – I am the last of a line.”

他繼續說：“為科爾切斯特服務的特權是一次有趣的經歷 - 我是最後一條線。”

Dr Ray paid tribute to predecessors W. Christian Everett, E.H Turner and Leonard Simpson and also looked back fondly on the 2015 restoration of the Moot Hall organ and the popular recital series he helped establish.

雷博士向前任W. Christian Everett，EH Turner和Leonard Simpson致敬，並親切地回顧了2015年Moot Hall風琴的恢復以及他幫助建立的流行演奏會系列。

“We brought to the town a number of distinguished organists and drew substantial audiences.”

“我們將許多傑出的管風琴家帶到了鎮上，並吸引了大量的受眾。”

The new series is expected to begin in September, with Moot Hall due to reopen in June.

預計新系列將於9月開始，將於6月重新開放Moot Hall。

Among those to thank Dr Ray for his contribution was Nigel Chapman, chair of the Friends of Moot Hall Organ.

在那些要感謝雷博士的貢獻的人中，有霍爾·霍爾（Moot Hall）風琴的主席奈傑爾·查普曼（Nigel Chapman）。

Mr Chapman, who is also a keen supporter of the organ recitals, said of Dr Ray’s contribution: “Ian has been with us for 37 years – he is just tremendous.

查普曼先生也是風琴獨奏會的敏銳支持者，他談到雷博士的貢獻：“伊恩已經與我們在一起已有37年了 - 他只是巨大的。

“The work he has done for the organ is incredible.”

“他為風琴所做的工作令人難以置信。”

While acknowledging how difficult the decision to cut the role will be for the council, Mr Chapman said his group supported what the council was planning to do.

查普曼先生說，在承認裁決該決定的決定將有多困難時，他的小組支持理事會計劃做什麼。

He continued: “Our concern is to make sure the organ is used and properly looked after, so we support what the council is planning to do.”

他繼續說：“我們關注的是確保使用器官並適當照顧，因此我們支持理事會計劃做的事情。”