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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]

Mr. Alfred James William Bunz

Mr. Alfred James William Bunz, who was appointed Organist and Choirmaster at St. Luke's Church, Christchurch, in November, 1898, is the second son of Mr. Bunz, the well-known musician. Mr. Bunz was borr in Christchurch in 1876, and commenced his musical career under his father's tuition. At the age of thirteen he became a member of the theatre orchestra, and four years later began to learn the organ at St. Mary's, Manchester Street. Subsequently he studied under Mr. A. J. Merton and Mr. G. F. Tendall, and was appointed organist at St. Mark's in March, 1895. At Easter, 1897, Mr. Bunz was appointed organist and choirmaster at St. Luke's, Oamaru, where he remained until he received his present appointment. Before he page 192 left for Oamaru Mr. Bunz was a member of the Christchurch Leidertafel.