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Name
  
Douglas Hopkins

Died
  
1992

Education
  
Royal Academy of Music


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Douglas Edward Hopkins (born 23 December 1902, died 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.

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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
  • References

    Douglas Edward Hopkins Wikipedia