Philip Marshall
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Philip Marshall (born Joseph Philip Marshall; 1921–2005)[1] was an English cathedral organist and composer. Kenneth Shenton of The Guardian praised his color and improvisational skills.[1]
Marshall was born in Brighouse, Yorkshire. He served in the Royal Army Service Corps during World War II[1] and was elected a fellow of the Royal College of Organists in 1946.[1]
He was the organist at St Botolph's Church, Boston (1951–1957), Ripon Cathedral (1957–1966)[2] and Lincoln Cathedral (1966–1986).[2] At Ripon, he created the cathedral choir school.[1] His compositions included liturgical works, vocal compositions and instrumental works including a Concerto for Piano and Orchestra[1]
He was awarded the BMus and DMus degrees through examination at Durham University, in the years 1950 and 1955 respectively.[3]
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