Edward Percy Hallam

Lowest of these three plaques in St. Edmundsbury Cathedral is to Edwin Percy Hallam

Edward Percy Hallam (18871957) (also Edwin) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St Edmundsbury Cathedral.[1]

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:

Cultural offices
Preceded by
Charles John Harold Shann
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St Edmundsbury Cathedral
19371957
Succeeded by
Harrison Oxley

References

  1. The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
  2. The Musical Times. 1 December 1907
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