Ronald Richardson Potter

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Ronald Richardson Potter MA ARCO (12 July 1879 - 4 May 1911) was a Scottish organist and composer based in England.

Life[edit]

He was born on 12 July 1879 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, the son of John Alexander Potter and Christina Gladstone Richardson. He studied at Oxford University and graduated in 1902.[1]

He died at the young age of 31 on 4 May 1911 whilst in office as organist of Hexham Abbey.

Appointments[edit]

Compositions[edit]

His compositions include compositions for choir and organ.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Oxford University Calendar. p.392. University of Oxford. 1907
  2. ^ Newcastle Journal, 10 February 1911