John Alcock (organist)


John Alcock was an English organist and composer. He wrote instrumental music, glees and much church music.

Career

He was a pupil of John Stanley at St. Paul's Cathedral, and he earned a doctorate in music at the University of Oxford in 1766. Much detail of his life is included in his semi-autobiographical novel, The Life Of Miss Fanny Brown published under the pseudonym John Piper in 1771. He also held a position as private organist to the Earl of Donegall.
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John Alcock married Margaret Beaumont on 20 May 1737. They had several children, including their eldest son and fellow composer John and youngest son and organist William.