William Frederick Dunnill
William Frederick Dunnill (1880–1936) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham.[1]
Background
He was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire on 16 March 1880. He was the son of Jeremiah Dunnill (Music Seller and Music Teacher) and Pollie. In 1891 they were living at 1 Cheapside, Wakefield[2]
He was a pupil of Joseph Naylor Hardy at Wakefield Cathedral.
He died in the vestry of St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham on 28 September 1936.
Career
Assistant organist of Wakefield Cathedral 1896 - 1900[3]
Organist of:
- Christ Church, Surbiton 1900 - 1901
- St. Luke's Church, Bromley 1901 - 1903
- St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1903 - 1914
- St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham 1914 - 1936
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by James Arthur Page |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1903-1914 |
Succeeded by Frank Radcliffe |
| Preceded by Edwin Stephenson |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham 1914-1936 |
Succeeded by Willis Grant |
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