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Russell Arthur Missin

Summary

Russell Arthur Missin (15 July 1922 – 28 November 2002) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Newcastle Cathedral.[1]

Russell Arthur Missin
Born(1922-07-15)15 July 1922
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England
Died28 November 2002(2002-11-28) (aged 80)
GenresChoral music
Occupation(s)Church organist
Instrument(s)Organ

Background edit

He was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire on 15 July 1922. Missin's parents lived in a small village, Gorefield just outside Wisbech. He was awarded his FRCO CHM in 1947 and took a Doctor in Theology (Church Music) degree from Geneva Theological College, America. He also held the A.D.C.M. (Archbishop of Canterbury's Diploma in Church Music).

He was married to Muriel, and they had two sons. His ashes are interred in the churchyard at St Paul’s Church, Gorefield, Wisbech.

Career edit

Assistant organist at Ely Cathedral 1945 - 1949

Organist of:

Cultural offices
Preceded by Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham
1957-1967 		Succeeded by
David Sheeran Butterworth
Preceded by Organist and Master of the Choristers of Newcastle Cathedral
1967-1987 		Succeeded by
Timothy Hone

References edit

  1. ^ "Chronicle Live: Number one for news, opinion, sport & celebrity gossip". Chroniclelive.co.uk. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
  2. ^ The Organs and Organists of St. Mary’s Church Nottingham. Abbott and Whittle. Rylands Press. 1993