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This is a list of Westminster Abbey organists, containing the names of the musicians who have been appointed an organist, sub-organist, assistant organist and organ scholar since the sixteenth century. [1] [2]
Knapton was born in York in 1788, son of Samuel Knapton, an organist and double bass player, and a music publisher. He received his musical education at Cambridge, studying under Charles Hague, but did not graduate from the university.
In retirement Moore was appointed Organist Emeritus of York Minister and served for some time as organist of his local church, St Michael's, Barton-le-Street. [1] He has also been a visiting artist and associate organist at Christ Church, Greenwich, in Connecticut, USA, [4] [5] having composed several pieces for the church's choirs. [6]
Philip Brunelle takes a bow at the end of the concert America Sings! in 2006.. Philip Brunelle (born July 1, 1943) is an American choral scholar, conductor and organist.He is the founder of VocalEssence.
Philip won first prize in counterpoint and fugue in 1904. From 1904 to 1913 Philip was the organist of the choir of the Madeleine church in Paris. From 1904 to 1950 he was professor of organ and harmony at the Schola Cantorum in Paris . Philip also presided over the organs of: Saint-Jacques-du-Haut-Pas (1913-1928), St. Leon (1928-1949),
The organ of St Andrew Undershaft. His father, James Hart (1647–1718), was a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, chorister of Westminster Abbey, and a composer. [1]Philip Hart was for many years organist of churches in London: he became assistant organist of St Andrew Undershaft in 1696, sole organist from 1697 until his death; he was organist of St Michael, Cornhill from 1704 to 1723.
The organ of Chester Cathedral. The organ of Chester Cathedral is the major source of instrumental music at the cathedral, being played for daily services and accompanying the choir, as well as being used for concerts and recitals. The choral tradition at Chester is 900 years old, dating from the foundation of the Bendedictine monastery.
He was dean of the American Guild of Organist' New Orleans Chapter [2] and organized a Duruflé festival in New Orleans. He taught at the Sewanee Music Center and at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary [7] From 1975. [9] through 1979, he was organist and choirmaster at St Philip's Episcopal Cathedral in Atlanta.