Haydn Keeton

Haydn Keeton (26 October 1847; Mosborough – 27 May 1921; Peterborough) was a cathedral organist, who served at Peterborough Cathedral.^[1]

Background

Haydn Keeton was born in Mosborough. His father Edwin Keeton was organist at Eckington Parish Church. He was a chorister at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, where he studied with George Elvey, receiving a B. Music (1869). He then obtained a D. Music from Oxford (1877).^[2] He became the organist and choir master at Peterborough in 1870; also conducted the local orchestral society for 25 years and the Choral Union for 20 years. .

Some of his more famous pupils include Alfred Whitehead, Malcolm Sargent, and Thomas Armstrong.

His compositions include a Symphony for Orchestra, organ voluntaries, piano pieces, songs, services, and anthems including "Give ear, Lord, unto my prayer" (Meadowcroft Prize); also wrote a singing method (London, 1892).^[3]

He is buried in Peterborough Cathedral.

Career

Organist of:

Datchet Parish Church 1867 - 1870
Peterborough Cathedral 1870 - 1921

Cultural offices
Preceded by John Speechley	Organist and Master of the Choristers of Peterborough Cathedral 1870-1921	Succeeded by Richard Henry Coleman

References

^ Watkins Shaw, The Succession of Organists
^ James Brown, British Musical Biography (London, 1897)
^ James Brown, Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (London, 1886)

[1] Watkins Shaw, The Succession of Organists

[2] James Brown, British Musical Biography (London, 1897)

[3] James Brown, Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (London, 1886)

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