Edwin Percy Hallam (1887–1957) (Known as E.Percy Hallam) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St Edmundsbury Cathedral for twenty years from 1937 to 1957.[1] Before serving at the Cathedral, he was organist of St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds for eighteen years from 1909 to 1937. He was affectionately known as 'Porky' despite being quite lean.[2]

Background

Hallam was born on 4 September 1887 in Nottingham. He studied the organ with James Kendrick Pyne at Manchester Cathedral.

He was the founder and conductor of the Bach Choir of Bury St. Edmunds.

Career

Organist of:

• St. Chad's Church, Withington, Manchester 1907[3]–1909
• St. Mary's Church, Bury St. Edmunds 1909–1937
• St Edmundsbury Cathedral 1937–1957

Works

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• Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A-flat
• Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace[2]
• Lord's Prayer[4]

References