Background
Hunt, Donald Frederick was born on July 26, 1930 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Son of Albert Edward and Dorothy (Dixon) Hunt.
Hunt, Donald Frederick was born on July 26, 1930 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. Son of Albert Edward and Dorothy (Dixon) Hunt.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Leeds University, England, 1975.
Assistant organist, Gloucester Cathedral, 1948-1953; director music, St. John's Torquay, 1953-1956; director music, Leeds (England) Parish Church, 1956-1975; director music, Worcester (England) Cathedral, 1975-1996; conductor, Halifax Choral Society, 1956-1977; conductor, Leeds Philharmonic Society, 1962-1975; chorus director, Leeds Festival, 1962-1975; conductor, artistic director, Three Choirs Festival, Worcester, 1975-1996; director, Elgar School of Music, Worcester, since 1996.
Board of directors, trustee Elgar Foundation, Worcester, since 1976. Fellow Royal College Organists. Member Royal College Music (associate).
Married Josephine Ann Benbow, July 24, 1954. Children: Thomas, Jacqueline, Nicolas, Jane.