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Mark Monk


Mark James Monk (1858-1929) was an cathedral organist, who served at Truro Cathedral and composer.

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Background

Mark James Monk was born on 16 March 1858 in Hunmanby Yorkshire. He studied organ under Edwin George Monk at York Minster. He was a composer of sacred and secular music including Eligaic Odes, a Festival Te Deum, Quintet for wind, and piano and organ pieces. He had a hymn included in Hymns Ancient and Modern He died 5 May 1929 at Blackheath.

Career

Assistant organist of:

  • York Minster ???? - 1879

    • Organist of:

  • St. John's Church, Ladywood, Birmingham 1879 - 1880
  • St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch 1880 - 1883
  • Banbury Parish Church 1883 - 1890
  • Truro Cathedral 1890 - 1920

    • References

    Mark James Monk Wikipedia
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