Background
Mobbs, Kenneth William was born on August 4, 1925 in Higham Ferrers, Northants, England. Son of George William and Grace Elsie (Pack) Mobbs.
Mobbs, Kenneth William was born on August 4, 1925 in Higham Ferrers, Northants, England. Son of George William and Grace Elsie (Pack) Mobbs.
Bachelor of Music, Cambridge University, 1949. Master of Arts in Natural Sciences and Music, Cambridge University, 1950. Licentiate in Pianoforte, Royal Academy Music, England, 1941.
Assistant lecturer music, U. Bristol, England, 1950-1953; lecturer, U. Bristol, England, 1953-1964; senior lecturer, U. Bristol, England, 1964-1983; music director, Bristol Opera School, 1954-1964; music director, Bristol Intimate Opera, 1981-1984; freelance performer, lecturer,, since 1983. Director Mobbs Keyboard Collection and Keyboard Photographic Archive, Bristol,1976-.
Member Galpin Society for Study Museum Instruments (member committee 1986-1989), Inc. Society Musicians (member council 1997-2000), Association University Teachers, Musicians' Union, Fellowship Makers and Restorers History Museum Instruments, American Museum Instrument Society, International C un. of Museums, British Clavichord Society.
Married Barbara Joyce McNeill, September 2, 1950 (divorced April 1979). Children: Sheelagh, Barbara, Patricia. Married Mary Jeanette Randall, May 18, 1979.
