John Alcock (organist)

John Alcock (11 April 1715, London – 23 February 1806) was an English organist and composer. He wrote instrumental music, glees and much church music.

He was a pupil of John Stanley at St. Paul's Cathedral, and he earned a doctorate in music at the University of Oxford in 1766. Much detail of his life is included in his semi-autobiographical novel, The Life Of Miss Fanny Brown published under the pseudonym John Piper in 1771. He also held a position as private organist to the Earl of Donegall.

He was:

Organist of St Andrew's Church, Plymouth 1737–1741

Organist of St Laurence's Church, Reading 1741–1750

Organist of Lichfield Cathedral 1750–1761

Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield 1761–1786

Organist of St. Editha's Church, Tamworth 1766–1790