Background
Cassels-Brown, Alastair Kennedy was born on May 3, 1927 in London. Son of Arthur and Kathleen Cassels-B. came to the United States, 1952, naturalized, 1961.
Cassels-Brown, Alastair Kennedy was born on May 3, 1927 in London. Son of Arthur and Kathleen Cassels-B. came to the United States, 1952, naturalized, 1961.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Oxford, 1948; Master of Arts, University of Oxford, 1952; Doctor of Music, U. Toronto, 1972.
Assistant music master, Wellington College, Crowthorne, Berkshire., England, 1950-1952;
director music, St. George's School, Newport, Rhode Island, 1952-1955;
associate organist, choirmaster, Cathedral St. John the Divine, New York City, 1955-1957;
organist, master choristers, Grace Church, Utica, New York, 1957-1965;
assistant professor, Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1965-1967;
associate professor music, Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1967-1969;
professor, Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1969-1992;
professor emeritus, Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1993. Dean Evergreen (Colorado) Music Conference, summers 1979-1981. Chairman music commission Episcopal Diocese Massachusetts, 1979-1981.
Organ recitalist, since 1952.
Served as officer Royal Air Force, 1949-1950. Fellow Royal College Organists. Member College Music Society, American Guild Organists (sub-dean Center New York chapter 1964, executive committee Boston chapter 1973-1976), Association Anglican Musicians, Society of Composers, American Music Center.
Married Rosemarie Langguth, August 10, 1957. Children: Peter, Elisabeth.