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OL Awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

We are proud to share that Michael McCarthy (OL 1984) has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List for services to music and to UK/US relations.
2 Jul 2025
Lyonian News

Michael, who attended John Lyon from 1978, has had an illustrious career in choral music and international cultural engagement. He was a contemporary of fellow OL Andrew Carwood, Director of Music at St Paul’s Cathedral, who received an MBE in 2022 for services to choral music. 

This recognition is a testament not only to Michael’s outstanding contribution to his field, but also to the School’s rich tradition in nurturing musical excellence. We warmly congratulate him on this well-deserved honour. 

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