Background
Ridout, Godfrey was born on May 6, 1918 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Douglas Kay and Amy Phyllis (Bird) Ridout.
Ridout, Godfrey was born on May 6, 1918 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of Douglas Kay and Amy Phyllis (Bird) Ridout.
Student, Upper Can; graduate composition, U. Toronto, 1939-1940.
Composer, condr.
Member teaching staff Toronto Conservatory Music, since 1940. Fellow Royal Canadian College Organists (honorary). Member Composers.
Married Freda Mary Antrobus, August 5, 1944. Children: Naomi (Mistress Terrence Thomas), Victoria (Mistress Terrence Kett), Michael.