Florence Culwick

Florence Culwick (4 November 1877 – 30 August 1929) was an Irish musical conductor who became the director of the Culwick Choral Society.

Biography Florence Culwick was born at 21 Upper Lesson Street, Dublin. She was the daughter of James Cooksey Culwick (1845–1907), professor of music, and Mary Jane (née Richardson), his second wife. She attended Alexandra College, Dublin, excelling at music. She went on to teach music at Alexandra College. Her father held a number of positions as organist in Dublin, finally at Chapel Royal, Dublin Castle where he remained until his death in 1907. Following his death, Florence Culwick re-established his choral society after a hiatus, initially called Miss Culwick's Choral Society. This made her Dublin's first female conductor.