Person Open DS/UK/3314 Armstrong; Sir; Thomas (15 June 1898-26 June 1994); English organist, conductor and composer Armstrong Thomas Sir 15 June 1898-26 June 1994 English organist, conductor and composer Male (cisgender) Thomas Henry Wait Armstrong Peterborough, England (born)

English Musician; Organ / Conductor / Composer White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of Amos Ebenezer Armstrong (organist, choirmaster and conductor) and Elizabeth Annie West Handford (headmistress) Heterosexual Sir Thomas Armstrong was an English organist, conductor, composer and educationalist. He was from a musical family and his early career was as a church and cathedral organist. From the 1920s onwards he was a broadcaster for the BBC giving talks as well as playing. While organist and faculty member of Christ Church, Oxford Armstrong combined academic work with practical musicianship, as player and conductor. From 1955 to 1968 he was principal of the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), London, where he was known for his concern for the well-being of his staff and students and his efforts to strengthen links with overseas music colleges. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Armstrong_(musician) (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 12/5/2012 RAHAKirkbride 11/4/2022 38f8a7ae-1ab6-49c6-8253-e8d56f8669ff