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Title: Sad news. John Scott dies.
Post by: revtonynewnham on August 13, 2015, 09:55:30 AM
I have just seen this on another forum. What an immense loss this is to the world of organ and church music. My thoughts are with his family.

http://www.saintthomaschurch.org/about/news/342/john-scott-1956-2015?preview_key=83778

Every Blessing

Tony
Title: Re: Sad news. John Scott dies.
Post by: Gwas_Bach on August 13, 2015, 04:55:18 PM
I had heard some of the Choral Scholars at St John's in Cambridge, where I studied, speak of John Scott in glowing terms - a few were choristers at St Paul's under his direction.  I heard him play at Hereford Cathedral just a couple of weeks ago, and his playing was, of course, stunning.  I was also impressed by his friendliness with all, including myself, who were lined up to meet him after his recital.
Title: Re: Sad news. John Scott dies.
Post by: David Drinkell on August 13, 2015, 10:59:54 PM
John was a consummate musician.  His psalm accompaniments were an inspiration, as was his vision and the scope of his skills. He was also a thoroughly nice person, who wore his talents lightly.  Our thoughts will be with his family.  May he rest in peace and rise in glory.