Background
Moore, Philip John was born on September 30, 1943 in London.
composer conductor director organist
Moore, Philip John was born on September 30, 1943 in London.
He attended Maidstone Grammar School.
After studying at the Royal College of Music, he was Assistant Music Master and Organist at Eton College. He became Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral in 1968. He was appointed Organist and Master of the Choristers at Guildford Cathedral in 1974.
He succeeded Francis Jackson in 1983 as Organist and Master of the Music at York Minster, a post he held until his retirement in 2008.
In 2015 he began a two-year term as President of the Royal College of Organists. He has composed works for organ, including instrumental works, cantatas for choir and orchestra, and many pieces of Church music
These include anthems, for worship and carols.
Fellow Royal College Music, Royal College Organists, RSCM (honorary), Guild of Church Musicians (honorary), Academy St. Cecilia (honorary).
Son of Cecil and Marjorie (Brewer) M. Divorced; children: Sophie, Bianca, Thomas.