Sir David Willcocks (b. 30 December 1919) is an English organist and choral conductor. December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Casavant pipe organ at Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica, Montreal The organ is one of the oldest musical instruments in the western musical tradition, with a rich history connected with the Christian religion and civic ceremony. ... A choir or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. ... See Conductor for other possible uses of the word. ...

He studied at the Royal College of Music and at King's College, Cambridge, where he was organ scholar. His studies at King's were interrupted by war service during which he won the Military Cross. He became organist of Salisbury Cathedral in 1947, moving to Worcester Cathedral in 1950 and back to King's College in 1957. He was conductor of the Bach Choir from 1960 to 1998 and director of the Royal College of Music from 1974 to 1984. He was knighted in 1977. He is particularly known for his choral arrangements of Christmas carols, most of which were originally written for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at King's or the Bach Choir's Christmas concerts. They are published in the five Carols for Choirs anthologies (1961–1987), edited by Willcocks with Reginald Jacques and John Rutter. The Royal College of Music from Prince Consort Road, London The front facade of the RCM The Royal College of Music is a prestigious music school located in Kensington, London. ... Full name The Kings College of Our Lady and St Nicholas Motto Veritas Et Utilitas Truth and usefulness Named after Henry VI Previous names - Established 1441 Sister College New College Acting Provost Dr Tess Adkins Location Kings Parade Undergraduates 397 Graduates 239 Homepage Boatclub The Gatehouse, built in... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atomic bomb. ... Military Cross The Military Cross is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army, and formerly also to officers of the armies of other Commonwealth countries, for distinguished and meritorious services in battle. ... Salisbury Cathedral in the early morning light. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... A plan of Worcester Cathedral made in 1836. ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The British honours system is a means of rewarding individuals personal bravery, achievement or service to the United Kingdom. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... A Christmas carol is a carol (song or hymn) whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas, or the winter season in general. ... The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a format of Christian worship service celebrating the birth of Jesus and traditionally followed at Christmas. ... 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Rutter is also the name of a photographer. ...