Name Martindale Sidwell | Died 1998 | |
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Gibbons almighty everlasting god hampstead parish church 1965 martindale sidwell
Professor Martindale Sidwell FRCO (23 February 1916 – 20 February 1998) was an English organist, composer and teacher.
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- Gibbons almighty everlasting god hampstead parish church 1965 martindale sidwell
- Choral Music Hampstead Parish Church 1955 Martindale Sidwell
- Education
- Appointments
- Compositions
- Publications
- References
“Choral Music”: Hampstead Parish Church 1955 (Martindale Sidwell)
Education
He was born in Little Packington, Warwickshire on 23 February 1916, the son of John William, a musician. At age 7 he joined the choir at Wells Cathedral, and later became sub-organist. He was awarded ARCO in 1936 and FRCO in 1938.
During the Second World War he served firstly with the North Somerset Yeomanry and later with the Royal Engineers. Invalided out he became temporary organist at Holy Trinity Church, Leamington Spa and director of music at Warwick School.
He studied at the Royal Academy of Music with C.H. Trevor.
In 1944 he married Barbara Hill, a pianist and harpsichordist.
Appointments
Compositions
He composed one piece which remained unpublished in his lifetime, a Festal Jubilate for choir and organ. A number of Anglican chants by him are still in the repertoire of some Cathedrals and major churches.
Publications
He was one of the editors of Secular and Sacred Music published in 1966.