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Arthur Edgar Perry

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Arthur Edgar Perry FRCO (23 Mar 1864 - 26 Apr 1925) was an organist and composer based in England.

Life

He was born on 23 March 1864 in Harlow, Essex, the son of Alfred Perry and Martha Emma Robinson. As a boy he joined the choir of All Saints' Church, Hockerhill.

He trained at Peterborough Cathedral.

He married Elizabeth Mary Vickers on 8 August 1906 in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Crewe, and they had:

  • Geoffrey Alfred Vickers Perry 1910 - 1994
  • Arthur John Vickers Perry 1912-1984

He died suddenly on 26 April 1925.[1]

Appointments

Compositions

He composed music for organ and choir.

References

  1. ^ Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 1 May 1925
  2. ^ Bulmer's Directory 1890