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Harry Gabb

1909 – 1995

British musician

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Lived 1909 – 1995 (aged 85–86). Harry Gabb was a British organist.

Harry Gabb CVO (1909 – 1995) was an English organist, who served at Llandaff Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral and the Chapel Royal.

Background (William) Harry Gabb was born in Ilford, Essex on 5 April 1909.

He studied organ at the Royal College of Music where he won the George Carter Organ Scholarship.

He was awarded the MVO in 1961 and the CVO in 1974. He was a Special Commissioner for the Royal School of Church Music, and as a Council Member of the Royal College of Organists. on 16 May 1974 he was awarded a Lambeth Doctor of Music by the Archbishop of Canterbury

He died on 16 March 1995 at the age of 85.

Family He married Helen Mutton in 1937. They had one son.

Career Sub organist of: Exeter Cathedral 1929 - 1937 St Paul's Cathedral 1946 - 1974

Organist of: St Jude's Church, West Norwood 1925 - 1928 Christ Church, Gipsy Hill 1928 - 1929 St Leonard's Church, Exeter and St. Michael and All Angels, Heavitree 1929 - 1937 Llandaff Cathedral 1937 - 1946 Chapel Royal 1953 - 1974 St. Lawrence's Church, Chobham 1974 onwards

He was Professor and Examiner of Organ Playing at Trinity College of Music 1946 - 1988.

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Important facts

Born
1909
Birth century
Died
1995
Occupation
Education
Royal College of Music
Awards
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Gabb?

British musician (1909–1995)

When was Harry Gabb born?

Harry Gabb was born in 1909.

When did Harry Gabb die?

Harry Gabb died in 1995.

What was Harry Gabb's occupation?

Harry Gabb was an organist.

What nationality was Harry Gabb?

Harry Gabb was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Gabb

· Wikidata: Q5669004

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