Background
Gipps, Ruth Dorothy Louisa was born on February 20, 1921 in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England. Daughter of Gerard Cardew Bryan and Hélène Bettina (Johner) Gipps.
Gipps, Ruth Dorothy Louisa was born on February 20, 1921 in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, England. Daughter of Gerard Cardew Bryan and Hélène Bettina (Johner) Gipps.
Bachelor of Music, Durham (England) University, 1941; Doctor of Music, Durham (England) University, 1948; honorary diploma, Royal Academy Music, London, 1966.
Freelance solo pianist, England, 1931-1956;
conductor, London Repertoire Orchestra, 1955-1986;
conductor, London Chanticleer Orchestra, since 1961;
conductor, Heathfield Choral Society, East Sussex., 1990-1992. Professor Trinity College, London, 1959-1966, Royal College Music, 1967-1977. Principal lecturer Kingston Polytechnic, Surrey, England, 1977-1979.
Organist High Hurstwood, East Sussex, 1986-1990, Ripe & Chalvington, East Sussex, 1990-1993.
Chairman Composers' Guild Great Britain, London, 1967, Presentation of New Artists Society, Ltd, since 1961. President Hastings Museum Festival, 1957-1988, John Bate Choir. Patron Crusade Against All Cruelty to Animals.
Fellow Royal College Music.
Married Robert George Hugh Baker, March 19, 1942. 1 child, Lance Robert Baker.