Person Open DS/UK/3538 Cleobury; Stephen (1948-); English organist, conductor Cleobury Stephen 1948- English organist, conductor Male

Brother to Nicholas Cleobury, conductor. Stephen Cleobury CBE (born 31 December 1948) is an English organist and conductor. He was organ scholar at St John's College, Cambridge and sub-organist of Westminster Abbey before becoming Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral in 1979. He was also the President of the Royal College of Organists from 2008. In 1982 he took up the position of Director of Music for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, where he also teaches music. He has been conductor of Cambridge University Musical Society (CUMS) since 1983, and was Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers from 1995 to 2007, and Conductor Laureate from 2007. In 2008, Cleobury was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Royal School of Church Music. Cleobury was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2009 Birthday Honours. His brother Nicholas Cleobury is also a conductor. His cousin Stephen Dean is a composer. 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 12/20/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 bf96165b-9935-4d43-a0ce-18784fff977c