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William Broderip (organist)

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William Broderip (1683–1726) was an English organist.

Broderip, whose parentage and education is not known, was appointed a vicar choral of Wells Cathedral on 1 April 1701. On 1 October 1706 he was appointed sub-treasurer, and on 1 April 1708 a cathedral stall was assigned to him. On 2 January 1712 he succeeded John George as organist of the cathedral, at an annual salary of £20. He retained this post until his death, which took place 31 January 1726. Broderip was buried in the nave of the cathedral.

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