Catherine Ennis
Catherine Ennis MA, HonRCO | |
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Born | 20 January 1955 |
Died | 24 December 2020 |
Occupation(s) | organist, music director |
Instruments | Organ |
Catherine Mary Ennis (January 20, 1955 – December 24, 2020) was a British organist and music director. She was a president of the Royal College of Organists, the director of music at the church of St. Lawrence Jewry, and the founder of the London Organ Concerts Guide.[1]
Personal life[]
Ennis was born on 20 January 1955, the daughter of Seamus Ennis and Margaret Glynn, who had married in 1952. She was brought up Roman Catholic.[2] She studied at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, where she was organ scholar.[3][4] Ennis died from cancer on 24th December 2020 after a long period of illness.
Career[]
Ennis served as Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.[3] Later, she was the director of music at the church of St. Lawrence Jewry in the City of London, beginning in 1985 and serving for 35 years until her death.[5][6]
In 1994, Ennis established the London Organ Concerts Guide.[3] She supported the Society of Women Organists.[1][7] She directed the John Hill Organ Series.[1][7] She was a trustee of the Nicholas Danby Trust.[1][7]
Organ creation[]
Ennis spearheaded the construction of organs in four buildings in London.[1][7] These include:
- St. Marylebone Parish Church, built by Rieger Orgelbau.[1][8]
- St. Lawrence Jewry, built by Klais Orgelbau.[1][8]
- Trinity Labam Conservatoire of Music and Dance, built by William Drake.[1][8]
- Westminster Abbey Lady Chapel, built by Mander Organs.[1][8]
Royal College of Organists[]
Ennis was president of the Royal College of Organists,[5][3] serving from 1st July 2013 until 30th June 2015.[3] She served as one of the vice presidents and trustees afterwards.[9]
In 2018, Ennis was awarded the RCO Medal.[1][7][4]
Reference[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Hamilton, Maggie (26 December 2020). "Organ world mourns death of Catherine Ennis". Rhinegold. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ Obituaries, Telegraph (2021-01-08). "Catherine Ennis, dynamic organist and director of music at St Lawrence Jewry church – obituary". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ a b c d e "RCO News: Catherine Ennis begins term as President of Royal College of Organists". www.rco.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ a b "Congratulations to Catherine Ennis on receiving the RCO Medal" (Press release). St Hugh's College, Oxford. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
- ^ a b "St Lawrence | People". www.stlawrencejewry.org.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ "Catherine Ennis, 1955–2020" (Press release). St Hugh's College, Oxford. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
- ^ a b c d e "Our Members". Society of Women Organists. Society of Women Organists. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d Oron, Aryeh (September 2009). "Catherine Ennis (Organ) – Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ^ "About RCO | Our People". www.rco.org.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
External links[]
- Obituary by Anne Marsden Thomas in the Church Times
- 1955 births
- 2020 deaths
- British organists
- Women organists
- Alumni of St Hugh's College, Oxford