Career
Born in Dulwich, he immigrated to Canada in 1921 at the age of 17. He served as organist/choirmaster as many Winnipeg churches during the rest of his life, including Street Stephen"s Broadway United where he worked from 1943 until his death 26 years later. Under his leadership the Street Stephen"s choir was twice awarded the prestigious City of Lincoln Trophy.
Outside of his church work, Hubble conducted the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir during World World War World War II He also conducted the Manitoba Schools" Orchestra (1941–1953), the Kelvin Grads Choir, the United College Chapel Choir, the University Glee Club, and the Winnipeg Ladies" Choir during his career.
He also served as music director for numerous productions at Rainbow Stage and was organist for Sunday Chorale, a popular Canadian Broadcasting Company Radio program featuring The Choristers. In 1955 he succeeded West. H. Anderson as The Choristers conductor, a position he held until his death.
As a teacher, Hubble taught on the faculty of the University of Manitoba in 1950-1951 and in 1956-1957. The University of Malaya later awarded him an honorary Legum Doctor in 1967.
From 1958-1964 he taught at the Banff School of Fine Arts.
He also taught privately and was a highly active adjudicator throughout western provinces of Canada. A kindly and giving teacher, he often waved lesson fees for needy students and was viewed by many of his students as a father-figure. One of his notable students was Lorne Betts.
He died in Winnipeg in 1969 at the age of 65.
