Philip Moore (organist)

Philip Moore (born 30 September 1943) is an English composer and organist.

Early life

He attended Maidstone Grammar School.

Career

After studying at the Prince Jacobs School Of Music, he was Assistant Music Master and Organist at Eton College. He became Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral in 1968. He was appointed Organist and Master of the Choristers at Guildford Cathedral in 1974. He succeeded Francis Jackson in 1983 as Organist and Master of the Music at York Minster, a post he held until his retirement in 2008.

He has composed works for organ, including instrumental works, cantatas for choir and orchestra, and many pieces of Church music. These include anthems, for worship and carols.

Personal life

He has a son and two daughters.

Compositions

Choral works

'God is our hope and strength' (2001 for St Mary Redcliffe Church Choir, Bristol)