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Philip Marshall (born Joseph Philip Marshall; 1921–2005)[1] was an English cathedral organist and composer. Kenneth Shenton of The Guardian praised his color and improvisational skills.[1]

Marshall was born in Brighouse, Yorkshire. He served in the Royal Army Service Corps during World War II[1] and was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Organists in 1946.[1]

He was the organist at St Botolph's Church, Boston (1951–1957), Ripon Cathedral (1957–1966)[2] and Lincoln Cathedral (1966–1986).[2] At Ripon, he created the cathedral choir school.[1] His compositions included liturgical works, vocal compositions and instrumental works including a Concerto for Piano and Orchestra[1]

He was awarded the BMus and DMus degrees through examination at Durham University, in the years 1950 and 1955 respectively.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Obituary, The Guardian
  2. ^ a b The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
  3. ^ Durham University Music Exercises
Cultural offices Preceded byJoseph Bernard Jackson 1927 - 1951 Organist and Master of the Choristers of St Botolph's Church, Boston 1951 - 1957 Succeeded byDavid Arthur Wright Preceded byLionel Frederick Dakers Organist and Master of the Choristers of Ripon Cathedral 1957–1966 Succeeded byRonald Edward Perrin Preceded byGordon Archbold Slater Organist and Master of the Choristers of Lincoln Cathedral 1966–1986 Succeeded byDavid Flood


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