Hubert Best (born 1952) was an English cathedral organist, who served in St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham.

Background

Hubert Best was born on 24 March 1952 in

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, South Africa. He was educated at

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. He studied organ at the Royal Academy of Music.20th Century Cathedral Organists. Enid Bird

Career

Assistant Organist of : * St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham Organist of: * St. Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham 1978 - 1985 *

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*St. James' Church, Muswell Hill

References

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