Catherine Ennis

Catherine Mary Ennis (January 20, 1955 – December 24, 2020) was a British organist and music director. She was a president of the Royal College of Organists, the director of music at the church of St. Lawrence Jewry, and the founder of the London Organ Concerts Guide.[1]

Catherine Ennis
MA, HonRCO
Born20 January 1955
Died24 December 2020
Occupation(s)organist, music director
InstrumentsOrgan

Personal life

Ennis was born on 20 January 1955, the daughter of Seamus Ennis and Margaret Glynn, who had married in 1952. She was brought up Roman Catholic.[2] She studied at St. Hugh's College, Oxford, where she was organ scholar.[3][4] Ennis died from cancer on 24th December 2020 after a long period of illness.

Career

Ennis served as Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.[3] Later, she was the director of music at the church of St. Lawrence Jewry in the City of London, beginning in 1985 and serving for 35 years until her death.[5][6]

In 1994, Ennis established the London Organ Concerts Guide.[3] She supported the Society of Women Organists.[1][7] She directed the John Hill Organ Series.[1][7] She was a trustee of the Nicholas Danby Trust.[1][7]

Organ creation

Ennis spearheaded the construction of organs in four buildings in London.[1][7] These include:

Royal College of Organists

Ennis was president of the Royal College of Organists,[5][3] serving from 1st July 2013 until 30th June 2015.[3] She served as one of the vice presidents and trustees afterwards.[9]

In 2018, Ennis was awarded the RCO Medal.[1][7][4]

Reference
  1. Hamilton, Maggie (26 December 2020). "Organ world mourns death of Catherine Ennis". Rhinegold. Archived from the original on 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  2. Obituaries, Telegraph (2021-01-08). "Catherine Ennis, dynamic organist and director of music at St Lawrence Jewry church – obituary". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  3. "RCO News: Catherine Ennis begins term as President of Royal College of Organists". www.rco.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  4. "Congratulations to Catherine Ennis on receiving the RCO Medal" (Press release). St Hugh's College, Oxford. 29 March 2018. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  5. "St Lawrence | People". www.stlawrencejewry.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2010-09-18. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  6. "Catherine Ennis, 1955–2020" (Press release). St Hugh's College, Oxford. 11 January 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  7. "Our Members". Society of Women Organists. Society of Women Organists. Archived from the original on 2020-08-12. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  8. Oron, Aryeh (September 2009). "Catherine Ennis (Organ) – Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-17. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  9. "About RCO | Our People". www.rco.org.uk. Archived from the original on 2009-09-14. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
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