JOHN-SCOTT-Obituary

JOHN SCOTT

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SCOTT--John Gavin. John Scott, LVO, D.Mus honoris causa, June 18, 1956-- August 12, 2015. The Rector, Wardens, and Vestry of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, on behalf of the parish, announce the death of their beloved Organist and Director of Music (2004-- 2015). He is survived by his wife,...

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How can it be 10 years since you left us? It still seems like yesterday. Thankful for all the wonderful legacy of recordings and videos you left. Thinking of you and missing you John. Love always Judi

Almost 8 years on, it is still hard to believe you are gone. Rest In Peace John. Much love Judi X

Missing you so much John. All my love, Judi

Our prayers are with you Lily, as you have two incredibly challenging life changing events thrust upon you. We are saddened by your loss and warmed by the beautiful life you will be given. God Bless

I am very saddened to hear of John Scott's passing. On the times I was in New York City, I used to visit John in the organ area. Since I sing in a choir in Jacksonville, Fla., we discussed music , unfortunately not nearly enough. I had a Sunday morning radio concert of sacred music here in Jacksonville, and have played many of John Scott's recordings with St. Paul's, London, and Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue.He was a musician with international acclaim. His choir was superb. And when he...

CCSL Sydney (Photo by James Whitfield)

I first met John at Christ Church St. Laurence Sydney on Easter Sunday morning 1978 when he came as an organ scholar with St. John's College Cambridge.To say he was an outstanding musician and person is an understatement as he was so very gifted yet so humble. Despite his extremely busy schedule he always found the time to reply to any correspondence. Apart from music we enjoyed our banter about the Cricket matches between Australia and England! My wife Carole and I always enjoyed attending...

Christ Church St. Laurence Sydney (1978) photo by James Whitfield

Rest in peace, and thank you for all the wonderful music.

TKA and YMA

In memory to John Scott a fine musician and Christian