Gordon Archbold Slater
Gordon Archbold Slater D.Mus. FRCO (1896–1979) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Leicester Cathedral and Lincoln Cathedral.[1]
He was a composer of organ, piano and choral music.
Hymn Tunes
Three hymn tunes appear in well-known and well-used books. 'St Botolph' is very widely sung to the words "Jesu the Very Thought of Thee" (or "To Mary, Mother of our God") 'Bilsdale' was sung by generations of children to the words "I love God's tiny creatures" whilst 'Fountains Abbey' with an 8.4.8.4.10.10. metre alternates between triple and duple time.
One of his pupils was Dennis Townhill, later organist of St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh.[2]
Career
Slater was an organist for St Botolph's Church, Boston (1919–1927), Leicester Cathedral (1927–1931) and Lincoln Cathedral (1931–1966).[3]
References
- ↑ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
- ↑ Dennis Townhill: organist, composer and choral conductor
- ↑ A History of Lincoln Minster. Dorothy Owen
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by unknown |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St Botolph's Church, Boston 1919-1927 |
Succeeded by unknown |
| Preceded by Charles Hancock |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Leicester Cathedral 1927-1931 |
Succeeded by George Charles Gray |
| Preceded by George Bennett |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Lincoln Cathedral 1931-1966 |
Succeeded by Philip Marshall |