Posted on the website of St Thomas Choir School, New York – see HERE
Saint Thomas Church is heartbroken by the sudden death of its beloved Organist and Director of Music, John Scott, on Wednesday August 12, 2015
John had just returned to New York after a very successful European tour. He was not feeling well on Wednesday morning and suffered a sudden cardiac episode. He was taken to Roosevelt hospital but never regained consciousness. His wife, Lily, was by his side when he died. John and Lily are expecting their first child in September.
The Rector, Headmaster, Wardens, Vestry and Staff are shocked by John’s sudden and unexpected death. Their thoughts and prayers go out to Lily and John’s family. John and Lily are at the very heart of the Saint Thomas Church family and mission.
John was appointed Organist and Director of Music of Saint Thomas Church in 2004. He previously served at Saint Paul’s Cathedral for 26 years. A graduate of Saint John’s College, Cambridge, he was born in 1956. In addition to his beloved wife Lily, he is survived by two children, Emma and Alex, and two sisters, Judith and Helen.
Funeral arrangements will be posted here in due course.
John’s music is a lasting gift to the Church and the world. He was a man of great faith; the words of JS Bach, Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone) are at the heart of his ministry.
A requiem mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at Saint Thomas Church on Thursday, August 13 at 5:30pm.
May the choir of angels welcome him.
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