Douglas Edward Hopkins

Douglas Edward Hopkins (23 December 1902 – 1992) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral.[1]

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 by Charles Cooper Francis	Organist and Master of the Choristers of Peterborough Cathedral 1946-1953	Succeeded by Stanley Vann
Preceded by Gerald Hocken Knight	Organist and Master of the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral 1953-1955	Succeeded by Sidney Campbell

References

1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw