Douglas Edward Hopkins (23 December 1902 – 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.[1]
Background
editDouglas 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
editSub-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