Arthur Edgar Perry
Arthur Edgar Perry FRCO (23 March 1864 – 26 April 1925) was an organist and composer based in England.
Life[]
He was born on 23 March 1864 in Harlow, Essex, the son of Alfred Perry and Martha Emma Robinson. As a boy he joined the choir of All Saints' Church, Hockerhill.
He trained at Peterborough Cathedral.
He married Elizabeth Mary Vickers on 8 August 1906 in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Crewe, and they had:
- Geoffrey Alfred Vickers Perry 1910 - 1994
- Arthur John Vickers Perry 1912-1984
He died suddenly on 26 April 1925.[1]
Appointments[]
- Organist of Elsenham Church, 1876
- Organist at Winchester College
- Organist of Old Malton Priory Church ca. 1890[2]
- Organist of Bridlington Priory
- Organist of St. James' Church, Hatcham
- Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Stepney
- Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Lee
- Organist of St. Hilda's Church, Crofton Park
Compositions[]
He composed music for organ and choir.
References[]
Categories:
- 1864 births
- 1925 deaths
- English organists
- British male organists
- English composers
- Fellows of the Royal College of Organists
- English musician stubs