Aberystwyth President 2008-2009

                                                           Ian Rees

Ian was born in Birmingham of Welsh parents and his schooling was also in Birmingham.
On leaving school he undertook an apprenticeship and qualified as a Master Organ Builder which he pursued until the age of 23. At this point he returned to higher education and gained his professional qualifications at the Birmingham School of Music. After completing his teacher training he taught for four years at Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Atherstone before being appointed Head of Music at Penglais, Aberystwyth where he remained until 1998.
While at Penglais he;-

• conducted the orchestra and windband and was successful in taking both groups to the National Festival of Music in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
• Became involved with the Aberystwyth/Kronberg Twinning, taking young musicians to Kronberg on numerous occasions and was involved with the first concert to celebrate the official twinning of out two towns.
• He was a panel member for music at GCSE and “A” level for Welsh Joint Education Committee.
• Teacher governor at Penglais

Since retiring;-

• He has been an “A” level examiner for Edexel
• Is piano tutor for Aberystwyth University.
• Works part-time for the Education Authority dealing with young people with behavioural problems.

 He has been married to Helen for thirty-two years and they have a daughter, Sarah, a litigation lawyer.
His hobbies include photography, caravanning, playing the organ and the care and use of a Triumph Stag sports car.