Christopher Monk

Christopher Monk (28 December 1921 – 17 July 1991) was an English musicologist, early music specialist, performer, and musical instrument maker. He was prominent in the mid-20th century revival of interest in Renaissance period wind instruments, particularly the cornett and serpent, and was involved in the historically informed performance movement.

Education

Monk graduated in history from the University of Oxford, and studied trumpet under George Eskdale.

In 1995 the Historic Brass Society created The Christopher Monk Award in his honour, to recognize people "who have made significant and life-long contributions to study and/or performance in the field of brass history".