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Arthur Edgar Perry

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Arthur Perry


Arthur Edgar Perry FRCO (23 March 1864 – 26 April 1925) was an organist and composer based in England.

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Life

He was born on 23 March 1864 in Harlow, Essex, the son of Alfred Perry and Martha Emma Robinson. As a boy he joined the choir of All Saints' Church, Hockerhill.

He trained at Peterborough Cathedral.

He married Elizabeth Mary Vickers on 8 August 1906 in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Crewe, and they had:

  • Geoffrey Alfred Vickers Perry 1910 - 1994
  • Arthur John Vickers Perry 1912-1984

    • He died suddenly on 26 April 1925.

    Appointments

  • Organist of Elsenham Church, 1876
  • Organist at Winchester College
  • Organist of Old Malton Priory Church ca. 1890
  • Organist of Bridlington Priory
  • Organist of St. James' Church, Hatcham
  • Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Stepney
  • Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Lee
  • Organist of St. Hilda's Church, Crofton Park

    • Compositions

    He composed music for organ and choir.

    References

    Arthur Edgar Perry Wikipedia
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