John Scott (organist)

John Scott
LVO
John Scott LVO
	Scott at St Thomas Church, New York, 2014
Background information
Birth name	John Gavin Scott
Born	18 June 1956; Wakefield, England
Died	12 August 2015 (aged 59); New York City, New York, US
Genres	Anglican church music; classical music;
Occupations	Organist; choirmaster;
Instrument	Organ
Years active	1978–2015

John Gavin Scott LVO (18 June 1956 – 12 August 2015) was an English organist and choirmaster who reached the highest levels of his profession on both sides of the Atlantic. He directed the Choir of St Paul's Cathedral in London from 1990 to 2004. He then directed the Choir of Men and Boys of Saint Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue in New York City until his death at age 59. Whilst training countless young musicians, he maintained an active career as an international concert performer and recording artist,^[1] and was acclaimed as "the premier English organist of his generation".^[2]

^ "John Scott, Organist and Choirmaster in London and New York, Dies at 59". The New York Times. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
^ "Review". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 14 August 2015.^{[year missing]}

[1] "John Scott, Organist and Choirmaster in London and New York, Dies at 59". The New York Times. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.

[2] "Review". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 14 August 2015.^{[year missing]}

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