Douglas Edward Hopkins
Douglas Edward Hopkins (23 December 1902 – 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.[1]
Background
[edit]Douglas Edward Hopkins, D.Mus, FRAM, FRCO, was born on 23 December 1902 in London.
He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the Guildhall School of Music. He was a professor at the Royal Academy of Music where he taught organ and choir training.
Career
[edit]Sub-organist: St Paul's Cathedral 1927 - 1946
Organist of:
- Peterborough Cathedral 1946 - 1953
- Canterbury Cathedral 1953 - 1955
- St Marylebone Parish Church 1965 - 1971
- Royal Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst 1971-1976
References
[edit]- ^ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
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