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| Russell Arthur Missin | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1922-07-15)15 July 1922 Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England |
| Died | 28 November 2002(2002-11-28) (aged 80) |
| Genres | Choral music |
| Occupation | Church organist |
| Instrument | Organ |
Russell Arthur Missin (15 July 1922 – 28 November 2002) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Newcastle Cathedral.
Background
He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire on 15 July 1922. Missin's parents lived in a small village, Gorefield just outside Wisbech. He was awarded his FRCO CHM in 1947 and took a Doctor in Theology (Church Music) degree from Geneva Theological College, America. He also held the A.D.C.M. (Archbishop of Canterbury's Diploma in Church Music).
He was married to Muriel, and they had two sons. His ashes are interred in the churchyard at St Paul’s Church, Gorefield, Wisbech.
Career
Assistant organist at Ely Cathedral 1945 - 1949
Organist of:
- St Mary's Church, Thetford
- St Giles, Cambridge
- Holbeach Parish Church
- All Saints' Church, Oakham 1950 - 1956
- St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1957 – 1967
- Newcastle Cathedral 1967 – 1987
- Christ Church, North Shields 1989 - 1999
| Cultural offices | ||
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| Preceded byDavid Lumsden | Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham 1957-1967 |
Succeeded byDavid Sheeran Butterworth |
| Preceded byColin Ross | Organist and Master of the Choristers of Newcastle Cathedral 1967-1987 |
Succeeded byTimothy Hone |
References
- "Chronicle Live: Number one for news, opinion, sport & celebrity gossip". Chroniclelive.co.uk. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- The Organs and Organists of St. Mary’s Church Nottingham. Abbott and Whittle. Rylands Press. 1993
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