Francis Jackson facts for kids
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Francis Jackson
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Francis Alan Jackson
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| Occupation | Organist, choirmaster, conductor |
Francis Alan Jackson (born 2 October 1917) is a famous British organist and composer. He was given a special award called the CBE. For many years, he worked at York Minster, a very old and important church.
He was the main organist and director of music at York Minster for 36 years. He started this important job in 1946. He continued to lead the music there until he retired in 1982.
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Who is Francis Jackson?
Francis Jackson was born on October 2, 1917. His birthplace was Malton, a town in Yorkshire, England. From a young age, he showed great talent in music.
He became well-known for playing the organ. The organ is a large musical instrument, often found in churches. It can make many different sounds.
His Role as an Organist
An organist is someone who plays the organ. Francis Jackson was a very skilled organist. He played for many church services and concerts.
He also wrote his own music. This means he was a composer. His music was often for the organ or for choirs.
Leading Music at York Minster
York Minster is a huge and beautiful cathedral. It is famous for its music. Francis Jackson was in charge of all the music there.
As the director of music, he led the choir. He also made sure the music for services was perfect. This was a very important job.
He worked at York Minster for a long time. His 36 years there made him a big part of its history. He helped keep its musical traditions alive.
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Dr. Francis Jackson, a famous British organist and composer.
