John Alcock

(b London, 11 April 1715; d Lichfield, 23 Feb 1806). English composer. He was a chorister of St Paul's Cathedral and then apprenticed to John Stanley. After holding two parish church posts he became vicar-choral and organist of Lichfield Cathedral (1750-1765) and remained in Lichfield, with organist's posts nearby. He took the Oxford BMus (1755) and DMus (1766). Besides liturgical music, his works include anthems (several, such as We will rejoice, with orchestra), catches and canons, harpisichord suites (1741), organ voluntaries (1774), six concertos (1750) and an opera. He also wrote a semi-autobiographical novel His eldest son, John (1740-91), organist at Walsall from 1773, contributed anthems to a set of six published by his father c1790.

Alcock, John (1430-1500). Ecclesiastical statesman. Born in Beverley, Alcock attended the University of Cambridge. From 1472 to 1476 he was bishop of Rochester, transferring to Worcester in 1476, and to Ely in 1486. He was in high favour with Edward IV, holding office as master of the rolls, lord chancellor (joint), president of the Council of Wales, and as tutor to Edward, prince of Wales. Henry VII brought him back into service, appointing him again as lord chancellor. Alcock was the founder of Jesus College, Cambridge.

John Alcock may refer to:

• John Alcock (aviator) (1892–1919), British Royal Air Force officer
• John Alcock (bishop) (1430–1500), English churchman
• John Alcock (organist) (1715–1806), English organist and composer
• John Alcock (behavioral ecologist), American author, professor at Arizona State University
• John Alcock (producer), British record producer

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