Born: February 9, 1875, London, England. Died: May 30, 1937, Ashford, Kent, England.

Nicholson attended the Rugby School, New College, Oxford, and the Royal College of Music. He played the organ in many locations:

• Barnet Parish Church
• Lower Chapel
• Eton College
• Carlisle Cathedral
• Manchester Cathedral
• Westminster Abbey

In 1927, Nicholson founded the School of English Church Music. He edited Hymns Ancient and Modern (1916-1947), and was knighted in 1938. His works include:

• Boys Choirs, 1922
• A Manual of English Church Music, 1923 (with George L. H. Gardner)
• Quires and Places Where They Sing, 1932
• Peter—The Adventure of a Chorister, 1944

Music:

1. Crucifer
2. Paderborn