Edward Percy Hallam
Edward Percy Hallam (1887–1957) (also Edwin) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St Edmundsbury Cathedral.[1]
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Lowest of these three plaques in St. Edmundsbury Cathedral is to Edwin Percy Hallam
Background
Hallam was born on 4 September 1887 in Nottingham. He studied the organ with James Kendrick Pyne at Manchester Cathedral.
He was the conductor of the Bach Choir of Bury St. Edmunds.
Career
Organist of:
- St. Chad's Church, Withington, Manchester 1907[2]–1909
- St. Mary's Church, Bury St. Edmunds 1909–1937
- St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1937–1957
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles John Harold Shann |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1937–1957 |
Succeeded by Harrison Oxley |
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References
- The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
- The Musical Times. 1 December 1907
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