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Lawrence Ritchey
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Lawrence Ritchey (1939 – 2006) was Associate Professor of Music in the Desautels Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba and a Senior Fellow at St. John's College; he taught music theory, jazz history, organ, and harpsichord. He appeared in concert in Canada, the United States and Europe; his frequent performances included solo recitals, concerto performances, continuo playing and collaborations with singers in performances of American popular song and jazz. He teachers included Arthur Poister and Marcel Dupré. He served as chair of the editorial board of the interdisciplinary journal, Mosaic, and was organist and choirmaster of St. John's Anglican Cathedral in Winnipeg.