Mark James Monk


Mark James Monk was a cathedral organist, who served at Truro Cathedral and elsewhere. He was also a composer.

Background

Monk was born on 16 March 1858 in Hunmanby Yorkshire. He studied organ under Edwin George Monk at York Minster. He was a composer of sacred and secular music including Elegiac Odes, a Festival Te Deum, Quintet for wind, and piano and organ pieces. He had a hymn included in Hymns Ancient and Modern He died 5 May 1929 at Blackheath.

Career

Assistant organist of:
Organist of:
  • St. John's Church, Ladywood, Birmingham 1879 - 1880
  • St Helen's Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch 1880 - 1883
  • Banbury Parish Church 1883 - 1890
  • Truro Cathedral 1890 - 1920