Douglas Edward Hopkins
Douglas Edward Hopkins (born 23 December 1902, died 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.[1]
Background
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
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
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Cooper Francis |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Peterborough Cathedral 1946-1953 |
Succeeded by Stanley Vann |
| Preceded by Gerald Hocken Knight |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral 1953-1955 |
Succeeded by Sidney Campbell |
References
- ↑ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
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