- Monk, Mark James
[E] Monk, Mark James, organist and com-
poser, born at Hunmanby, Yorkshire, March
16, 1858. Masicall}- educated at York Min-
ster, 1867-78, under Dr. E. G. Monk. Organist
of various churches in York ; St. John's,
Ladvwood, Birmingham, 1879 ; Parish Church,
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 1880 ; Banbury, 1883 ;
and of Truro Cathedral from 1890. Diocesan
choirmaster, and conductor. Choral festivals ;
Precentor of Deanery of Powder Choral As-
sociation ; conductor of Truro Philharmonic,
1890. Graduated Mus. Bac, 1878; Mus.
Doc, 1888, Oxford. F.R.C.O. Composer of
an Elegiac Ode (Coplas di Manrique), for soli,
five-part chorus, strings and organ ; Festival
Te Deum ; Quintet for wind ; Madrigal for
five voices ; pf. and organ pieces, etc.entry id: 285-R-44
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