Douglas Edward Hopkins (23 December 1902 – 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.
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
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byCharles Cooper Francis | Organist and Master of the Choristers of Peterborough Cathedral 1946-1953 |
Succeeded byStanley Vann |
| Preceded byGerald Hocken Knight | Organist and Master of the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral 1953-1955 |
Succeeded bySidney Campbell |
References
- The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw
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