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Charles Donald Maclean |
27th Mar 1843 - 23rd Jun 1916 |
Charles Donald Maclean was born at Cambridge, March 27, 1843.
A pupil of Ferdinand Biller at Cologne.
Director of the Music at Eton College, 1872. Resigned the post at Eton and was for some years resident in India.
Eventually settled in London.
Died June 23, 1916.
Composer of an Oratorio, "Noah," a Cantata. "Sulmala," a Requiem Mass, Church Music, Orchestral Music, Chamber Music, Songs, Pianoforte pieces. Etc.
Organist of
Exeter College, Oxford, 1862
1872 - 1875
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 ETON. The College.The office of musical instructor at the College, vacant by Dr. Haynes's resignation, has been filled up by Dr. Hornby, the head master, with the selection Mr. Charles Donald Maclean, M.A., Mus. Doc, of Exeter College, Oxford, and formerly organist of Exeter College and of the Madras Cathedral, and conductor of the Madras Philharmonic Society.
The post of organist, which is in the gift of the college, was also at the same time conferred on Dr. Maclean.
Bucks Herald
Saturday 13 April 1872
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The undermentioned candidates, selected in 1964, have passed the "further examination":-
Charles Donald Maclean. Madras (Mark = 1242)
Saunders's News-Letter
Tuesday 01 August 1865
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In a Convocation holden on Friday. at two o'clock, a grace was passed granting permission to Charles Donald Maclean. Bachelor of Music, of Exeter College, to proceed to the degree of doctor in that faculty
earlier than permitted by the statuses in order that he may proceed at once to India.
Oxford Times
Saturday 11 November 1865
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MUSICAL NOTESThe career of Dr. Charles Donald Maclean, who died recently, was peculiar, possibly unique, in the fact that he combined music with long period of work in India as an Indian Civil servant.
Born in 1843, he was educated at Shrewsbury and Exeter College, Oxford, of which he was a scholar.
He was organist of his college and took his degree of Doctor of Music at the early age of 22.
For a few years he was organist and music director at Eton, being succeeded by Sir Joseph Barnby.
In India he held appointments chiefly in Madras. Returning to England in 1593, he became general secretary of the International Musical Society, which before the war had its headquarters Leipzig.
Dr. Maclean produced long list of musical compositions.
Western Daily Press
Monday 03 July 1916
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Charles Stewart Macpherson |
20th May 1870 - 28th May 1927 |
Charles Stewart Macpherson was born in Edinburgh, May 20, 1870.
Chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Student of the Royal Academy of Music.
Sub-Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1895.
Composer of an Orchestral Overture and two Suites, 137th Psalm for soli, chorus, and orchestra, Church Music, Part-songs, a Fantasy Prelude for the Organ.
Arranger of Scottish Music. Editor of "The New Cathedral Psalter Chant Book" (Village Church Edition).
Lecturer on musical subjects, Etc.
Organist of
St. David's, Weem, Aberfeldy, 1887;
Private Chapel, Luton Hoo, Beds, 1889;
1916 - 1927
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FAMOUS ORGANIST DEAD
LATE DR. MACPHERSON. Dr Charles Macpherson, the famous organist of St Paul ' s Cathedral, and whose association with the Cathedral covered almost the whole of his life, died in the street on Saturday afternoon. With his wife he had been to the Grosvenor Hotel, near Victoria Station, London, when he was suddenly taken ill, and fell on the pavement. His wife called a taxi-cab, and Dr Macpherson was assisted into this and taken to St George ' s Hospital. On arrival he was found to be dead-it is believed from heart failure.
He had seemed in his usual health and good spirits up to the time of his seizure He was at St Paul's on Thursday and Friday evening, and on Saturday morning he was laughing and chatting with his friends.
NATIVE OF EDINBURGH.
Dr Macpherson, who was born in Edinburgh in 1870, was the son of the late Charles Macpherson, City Architect. He went to St Paul's as a choir boy in 1870, and was educated at the Choir School. Leaving St. Paul's, where he had also been an organ pupil in 1887, he was for about two years organist of St David's, Weem, near Aberfeldy. From 1889 until 1895 he was organist of the private chapel at Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire, the residence of the late Madame de Falbe. In the latter years he was appointed sub-organist at St Paul's, and in 1916 succeeded Sir George Martin as organist.
From 1890 he was, for five years, a student at the Royal Academy of Music, where he took the Charles Lucas Medal for Composition. Dr Macpherson (the degree was conferred by the University of Durham, honoris causa) produced a number of compositions, orchestral, chamber music, choral, and for organ. Among these are an Overture and an Orchestral Suite on Highland themes, which are still in manuscript, the orchestral "Hallowe'en," and the cantata, "By the Waters of Babylon." His "Te Deum" was written for the signing of peace in 1918.
Dr Macpherson's marriage to Miss Newbolt, daughter of Canon Newbolt, had a peculiar interest in that it was the first wedding in St Paul's within living memory, as St Paul's is not licensed for marriages, and special permission and licence had to be obtained. Dr and Mrs Macpherson had one son, who is now at Uppingham School. In the leisure moments of a busy life, the late Dr Macpherson found recreation in sketching and golf.
The Scotsman - Monday 30 May 1927
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Arthur Henry Mann |
16th May 1850 - 19th Nov 1929 |
Arthur Henry Mann was born at Norwich, May 16, 1850.
Chorister in Norwich Cathedral, and Assistant-Organist there to Dr. Z. Buck.
Composer of Church Music, Organ Music, Part-songs, Etc.
Editor of Talus's Motet for forty voices, and other music.
One of the Compilers of the Music Catalogue of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
Musical Editor of Church of England Hymnal, Etc.
Organist of
St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, 1870;
Tettenhall Parish Church, 1871;
Beverley Minster,1875;
1876 - 1929
Cambridge University 1897
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 1882
Mus. Doc. Arthur Nenry Mann, New Coll.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
DR. A. H. MANN.
Fatal Seizures of Famous Cambridge Organist. Dr. Arthur Henry Mann, University organist and organist of King's College Chapel, died at a Cambridge nursing home yesterday. He was in his eightieth year, and was one of the most distinguished musical figures at Cambridge.
Dr. Mann played at the service at King's College Chapel on Sunday morning, and sung in the world-famous choir, as he was wont to do at unaccompanied services, in the afternoon. On Monday he had two seizures, which proved fatal.
He was a native of Norwich. He secured his Mus.Bac.Oxon in 1875, and followed that with the Mus.Doc.Oxon the following year. In 1870 he became organist at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, in 1871 of Tettenhall Parish Church, and in 1875 of Beverley Minster. He was organist of King's College Chapel at the early age twenty-six, which post he held until the day of his death. His knowledge of Handel was profound, and he was the composer hymn tunes which have remained prime favourites. Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer
Wednesday 20 November 1929
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 Mann, Arthur Henry, organist, editor, and composer
Born at Norwich, May 16, 1850.
Chorister at Norwich Cathedral under Dr. Buck. F.C.O., 1871 ; Mus. Bac, 1874; Mus. Doc, 1882, Oxford. Hon. R.A.M., 1896.
Organist successively at St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, 1870; Tettenhall Parish Church, 1871; Beverley Minster, 1875; and from 1876 organist and director of the choir, King's
College, Cambridge.
He is known as a Handelian Scholar, and was the discoverer, with E. Prout, of the original wind parts of "Messiah," in 1894, at the Foundling Hospital.
A performance of the oratorio, with the re-constructed score, was given in King's College, Cambridge, June 13, 1894. He has composed "EcceHomo" for soli, chorus, and
orchestra, 1882; an Evening Service in E, for chorus, orchestra, and organ ; one in E for double choir, unaccompanied ; a Te Deum, for chorus, orchestra, and organ, 1887. Anthems,
organ pieces, part-songs, etc.
Editor (with J. A. F. Maitland) of the Catalogue of Music in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge ; of Tallis's Motet for 40 voices, London, Weekes, 1888; and Musical Editor of the Church of England Hvnnial, Hodder and Stoughton, 1895.
British Musical Biography
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1897 |
John Marbeck (Merbek) |
c1510 - c1585 |
John Marbeck was born about 1514. Lay Clerk, and afterwards Organist, of St. George's Chapel, Windsor.
Condemned to the stake, for his adherence to the Protestant faith (1544), but escaped through the intervention of Gardiner. Bishop of Winchester.
Died about 1585.
Adapter of the ancient Plain-Song to the English Service, published in 1550 as "The booke of Common Praier Noted." Composer of Church Music, including a Mass "Per arma justitie." Motets, Etc.
Author of a Concordance, "The Lives of the Holy Sainetes, Prophets, Patriachs, and others, contained in Holy Scripture," 1574, Etc.
In the Dedication, to Edward VI., of his "Concordance," he describes himself as "destitute bothe of learnyng and eloquence, yea, and suche a one as in maner never tasted the swetnes of learned Letters, but altogether brought up in your highnes College at Wyndsore in the study of musike and plaiyng on organs, wherin I consumed vainly the greatest part of my life."
According to the "Injunctions newly given by the Kinges Mats Commissioners for the reformation of certain abuses" (4 Edward VI., October 26, 1550)
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1550.
Mus. Doc.-John Marbeck, or Merbecke.
He was famous for his writings against Popery as well as for his music, and while Organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was, about 1514, condemned to the stake, together with Person, a priest, Testwood, a singing man, and Filmer, a tradesman.
Marbeck escaped through the influence of Gardiner, Bishop of Winchester, while the other three were executed. He takes an important place in the history of English Church music, as being the first to set the whole of the Cathedral Service to music, which he published in 1550 under the title of "The booke of Common Praier Noted." Burney gives copious quotations from this work (which is an adaptation of the ancient Plainsong to the English service) in his second volume, page 578, Etc. Hawkins gives a three-part hymn by Marbeck, "A virgine and Mother," † and there are portions of a five-part Mass by him in Burney's "Musical Extracts" in the British Museum. He died about 1585.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Organists Of St George's Chapel
Marbeck, John, or Merbecke, writer,
composer, and organist, born in 1523.
Chorister in St, George's Chapel, Windsor, 1531.
Embraced Protestant faith, and narrowly escaped being burned for heresy, 1544.
Taken under the patronage of the Bishop of Winchester.
Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1550.
He died about 1585.
Works.—The Book of Conunon Praier, Noted, London, 1550. A Concordance, that is to sale, a worke wherein by the ordre of the
letters of A, B, C, ye maye redelye finde any worde contayned in the whole, so often as it is there expressed or mentioned, London,
1550 ; The Lyves of the Holy Sainctes, Prophets, Patriarchs, and others, contained in Holye Scripture, 1574 ; The Holie Historic of
King David, etc., 1579; Book of Notes and Common Places, gathered out of divers writers, 1581.
Marbeck re-set the English Church Service almost in its entirety, and is said to have influenced later composers in the style of
ecclesiastical composition. His setting continued in use during the many fluctuations in musical taste, which have been witnessed
since his time, and is still in use, though not wholly.
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1897
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Charles George Marchant |
1857 - 16th Jan 1876 |
Charles George Marchant was born in Dublin, 1857.
He was a Chorister in St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Choirmaster of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Conductor of the Dublin University Choral Society.
Professor of the Organ at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Etc.
Died January 16, 1920.
Composer of a Service in A and other Church Music, Etc.
Joint Editor (with Dr. C. H. Kitson) of the revised edition of the Irish Church Hymnal.
Organist of
Holy Trinity Church, Rathmines;
Christ Church, Bray, 1876;
St. Matthias', Dublin (for one week only)
1879 - 1920
Dublin University
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Marchant, Charles G., organist and
conductor, resident in Dublin.
For a number of years he has been organist and choirmaster of St. Patrick's Cathedral ; conductor of St. Patrick's Choral Society, and director of Oratorio Services ; conductor of Dublin
Diocesan Choral Association ; and, since the death of Sir R. P. Stewart, conductor of the Dublin University Musical Society. He has
given many important oratorio and other concerts ; and is Mus Bac, Trinity College, Dublin.
British Musical Biography
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1897
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James Christopher Marks |
4th May 1835 - |
James Christopher Marks was born at Armagh, in 1835.
Chorister of Armagh Cathedral.
Pupil of R. Turle.
Assistant-Organist at Armagh Cathedral, 1852, until his appointment to
Cork. Conductor of Cork Harmonic Society, 1860-61, and of Cork Musical Festival in 1862. Conductor of Cork (New) Harmonic Society.
He was a member of St. Patrick’s Senr. Masonic Lodge, No. 623, Armagh until he moved to Cork.
Died suddenly at Clifton, July 17, 1903.
Composer of an Oratorio, "Gideon" (his degree exercise), Church Music, Etc.
Shortly after Dr. Marks's appointment Full Choral Service was re-established in the Cathedral. This had been discontinued since Bishop Wetenhall's
time, at the end of the seventeenth century. The present Cathedral was also completed in 1870, and, in commemoration of its consecration, Dr. Marks was publicly invested, by the Dean, with a gold medal.
Organist of
1860 - 1903
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1863 Mus. Bac.—James Christopher Marks, Magd. Hall.
Mus. Doc. 1868.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
ADDRESS Brother J. C. Marks, P.M., on his removal to Coik from St. Patrick’s Senr. Masonic Lodge, No. C2d, Armagh.Dear Brother Marks, as you are leaving us, trust for a sphere of more extended usefulness, we unhesitatingly say "God speed."
The world often says laments the loss of a friend how contrary with the Brotherhood. We rejoice in your removal, thereby enabling you, from youth and talent combined, to advance your professional reputation. As we have long fully appreciated your personal merits, and enjoyed the intercourse of Brotherly society that existed between us, with the warmest feelings for the future ptosperity of yourself and partner, daughter of right worthy' Brother, bid you farewell.
Signed, on behalf of Lodge C 23, Armagh, this 12th day of April, 1860
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Marks, James Christopher, organist
and composer, born at Armagh, Ireland, May 4, 1835. Chorister at Armagh Cathedral, under Robert Turle, 1842-51 ; deputy organist, 1852. Pupil of F. Hart for violin. Appointed
organist and choirmaster, St. Finnbarre's Cathedral, Cork, in 1860, an office he still holds.
Graduated Mus. Bac, 1863 ; Mus. Doc, 1868, Oxford. Conductor of Cork Musical Society, and has given many highclass
covicerts. He has composed an oratorio, "Gideon"; an anthem, "If we believe," for soli, chorus and orchestra ; and has published
songs and pf. pieces, etc.
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1897
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Thomas Osborne Marks |
1845 - 11th Sep 1916 |
Thomas Osborne Marks was the brother of Dr. J. C. Marks. (above)
Born at Armagh, 1845.
Chorister in Armah Cathedral and afterwards pupil of Robert Turle. and Assistant-Organist.
Appointed Organist on Turle's resignation.
Conductor of the Armagh Philharmonic Society.
Died September 11, 1916.
Composer of Church Music, Organ pieces, Part-songs, Songs, Etc.
Organist of
1872 - 1916
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OBITUARY.Organist of Armagh Cathedral.
The death occurred in Armagh yesterday of Dr. Thomas Osborne Marks, organist of St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Dr. Marks was perhaps the best-known organist in Ireland, having for over forty years been organist of the cathedral and connected with the musical life of Ireland.
Previous to his appointment as organist he was assistant organist in the cathedral to the then organist. Dr. Turle, under whom he received his early tuition as a chorister and afterwards as deputy organist.
After his appointment to the important position of organist he graduated and secured his degree. Dr. Marks took the deepest interest in music, not only locally but all over Ireland. On many occasions he acted as adjudicator in important musical contests, and no later than the present yeartook part as one of the adjudicators at the Derry Feis.
He was in his usual health till about Friday last, and attended the. several services held in connection with the cathedral. On that day he was taken ill, the result of which was the necessity of the carrying out internal operation on Monday. which was performed with the utmost skill.
He leaves a widow and a large family, most of whom are in different parts of Ireland and England in responsible positions, and three of his sons volunteered for service during the present war, one them having been killed lately in France.
Northern Whig - Wednesday 13 September 1916
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 MARKS, T. OSBORNE, Armagh, Ireland. Born at Armagh, 1845. Educated
at Armagh Cathedral. MUS. BAC. OXON., MUS. DOC. T.C.D. Organist
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh, since 1872 ; also St. Mark's Parish
Church, Armagh. Conductor Armagh Musical Society. Publications :
Anthems, services, hymn tunes, etc., chiefly in MSS. Dictionary of Organs and Organists
F.W Thornsby
1921
Marks, Thomas Osborne, organist and
composer, step-brother of James Christopher Marks , born
at Armagh, February 6, 1845.
Chorister at age of six in Armagh Cathedral, and deputy organist to Robert Turle when fifteen.
Graduated Mus. Bac, Oxford, 1870; Mus. Doc, Dublin, 1874. In 1872, he was appointed organist and choirmaster at the Cathedral in
succession to R. Turle, a position he retains to the present time. He is conductor of the Armagh Philharmonic Society.
His compositions are : Ps. 95, for soli, chorus and orchestra ; cantata, St. John Baptist (MS.) ; church music, and songs, etc.
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1897
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Arthur Marriot |
1854 - 1935 |
Arthur Marriot was the son of Frederick Marriott, Lay Clerk, St. George's Chapel, Windsor.
Pupil of Sir George Elvey.
Resigned the post at Southwell, 1888, and went to Denver, America.
Organist of
1879 - 1888
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George Marshall |
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George Marshall was appointed organist of Kings College, Cambridge, on the recommendation of the Earl of Sheffield, as appears from a letter dated September 29, 1626. Soon afterwards, however, he was granted permission to travel abroad, and was furnished with a protection, under the College Charter, against a press for the wars.
Organist of
1626 - 1627
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William Marshall |
1806 - 17th Aug 1875 |
William Marshall was born at Oxford, 1806.
Chorister in the Chapel Royal.
Pupil of Braham, Neate, and Horsley.
Died at Handsworth, August 17, 1875.
Composer of Church Music, Etc.
Editor, with A. Bennett, of a Collection of Chants, and a book of Words of Anthems. Author of The Art of reading Church Music.
Organist of
1825 - 1846
1825 - 1846
All Saints', Oxford, 1839
St. Mary's, Kidderminster, 1846.
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1826
Mus. Bac.—William Marshall, of Ch. Ch.*
Born in 1806, and educated at the Chapel Royal, under J. Stafford Smith and William Hawes. He was appointed Organist of Ch. Ch. and St. John's College in 1823, proceeded Mus. Doc. in 1840, and in 1846 became Organist of St. Mary's, Kidderminster.
He died in 1875.
His publications are The Art of Reading Church Music " (1842), an edition of some chants, and a book of words of anthems.
* The "Alumni Oxonienses" (Foster) gives 1826 as the date that W. Marshall took his degree, while Grove's Dictionary gives 1836, probably by a printer's error.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Marshall, William, organist and composer,
was born in 1806.
He became a chorister in the Chapel Royal, under J. S. Smith and W. Hawes, and in Christ Church, and St. John's College, Oxford, 1823.
Organist of All Sahits', Oxford. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1826, Mus. Doc, Oxon., January, 1840. Organist of St. Mary's Church, Kidderminster, 1846.
He died at Handsworth, August 17, 1875.
Works.—Anthems used in the Cathedral and Collegiate Churches of England and Wales, 1840. Art of Reading Church Music,
and Exercises intended to accompany the same. Oxford, 1842-43. Miscellaneous church music. Three canzonets [1830] . Cathedral
Services, arranged for organ and pf., Oxford, 1847. Cathedral Chants, edited with Alfred W. Bennett [1829].
A Mrs. William Marshall (wife of above ?), composed a number of songs and ballads,
about 1830-40.
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1897
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George Marson |
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George Marson burial register reads thus "1631, Feb. 5, George Marson, once one of the Petticanons of this Churche, Master of the Choristers, and Organist alsoe of this Churche."
Composer of Church Music. A Madrigal by George Matson is included in "The Triumphs of Oriana."
Organist of
1599 - 1631?
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Marson, George, composer of the 16th
centuru, who wrote anthems, and a 5-part madrigal,
"The Nimphes and Shepheards," in the "Triumphs of Oriana," 1601.
He is said to have been a Bac. Mus., but it is not known at what university he graduated.
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1897
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George Clement Martin |
11th Sep 1844 - 23rd Feb 1916 |
Sir George Clement Martin was born at Lambourne, Berkshire, September 11, 1844.
Pupil of J. Pearson and Sir John Stainer.
Organist of Lambourne Parish Church.
Organist to Duke of Buccleuch at Dalkeith, 1871, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh, holding the two appointments simultaneously.
Master of the Choristers at St. Paul's Cathedral, 1874.
Sub-Organist of St. Paul's, 1876.
Prof. of the Organ, Royal College of Music, 1883.
Created Mus.D. by the Archbishop of Canterbury, 1883.
Knighted in 1897, when he directed the musical arrangements at the great Thanksgiving Service, held June 22, on the West steps of St. Paul's Cathedral, in celebration of the sixtieth year of the reign of H.M. Queen Victoria.
Died February 23, 1916. Buried in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Composer of Services, Anthems, Hymns, Carols, Part-songs, Songs, Etc.
Editor and arranger of Church and Organ Music.
Author of The Art of Training Choir Boys."
Editor, with Dr. C. H. Lloyd and others, of the New Cathedral Psalter, also of the New Cathedral Psalter Chant Book (St. Paul's Edition).
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1868
Mus. Bac.—George Clements Martin, New College. Mus. Doc.,
Cantuar, 1883.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
DEATH OF NOTED ORGANIST.
Sir George Clement Martin, of St Pauls, Was Once at Dalkeith. The death occurred in London this morning of Sir George Clement Martin, Mug. Doc. organist of St Paul's Cathedral since 1888.
Deceased was born in 1844, and he was, created Knight in 1897
His compositions, were mainly for the Church.
The famous organist was created a Knight at the time of the Diamond Jubilee, in 1897, as reward from for his eminent services to St Paul's and to music generally. It is curious to remember that, before going to the Cathedral, Sir George, although he was fairly well known, and had already won a capital position in the musical world, was not nearly so popular or so familiar to the average man as many otherworthy organists in the land. His career had not been very public or notable from thepopular point of view. Compared with such great organists as Lemaire, Best, Jude Etc.he had been somewhere in the background.His work had lain principally at the smallvillage of Lambourn. and afterwards at Dalkeith, and, though he had won high praise and renown at both, yet he was hardly the man the average church musician might haveguessed would be appointed to the seat justvacated by the popular and celebrated Sir John Stainer.But the excellent judgement of the Cathedral authorities was soon justified, and, since his going to St Paul's, Sir George has advanced greatly year by year in public estimationas well as in the musical world.
Besides being a Doctor of Music and a F.R.C.O, Sir George was given the M.V.O. as a mark of the esteem in which he was held by the King and Queena.s mark of the which was held by the King and Queen.
Dundee Evening Telegraph
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Martin, George Clement, organist and
composer.
Born ac Lambourne, Berks, September 11, 1844. Studied under J. Pearson, and Dr. Stainer. Graduated Mus Bac, Oxford, 1868; F.C.O., 1875; and received the Canterbury degree of Mus. Doc, 1883.
Private organist to the Duke of Buccleuch, Dalkeith, 1871 ; Master of Song at the Choir School, 1874, and deputy organist, St. Paul's
Cathedral, 1876 ; and elected organist, on the retirement of Dr. Stainer, 1888.
Professor of the Organ, at R.C.M., for a few years from 1883.
His compositions are chiefly for the church, and comprise a Morning, Communion, and Evening Service in C,
for voices and orchestra ; Evening Services for the same, and for military Band ; setting of the Benedicite, and Offertory sentences.
Te Deum for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee service, St. Paul's, June 22, 1897. Come my soul ; Ho every one that thirsteth ; Rejoice
in the Lord ; Veni, Creator Spiritus ; and other anthems.
Editor of Responses to the Commandments. Evening ; Cold blows the wind ; Let maids be false (men's voices),
and other part-songs. Arrangements for the
organ, of movements from St. Ludmila ; Redemption ; and Mors et Vita.
Editor of Organ Arrangements, Novello. Author of The Art of Training Choir Boys, Novello's Primers, No. 39.
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1897
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Jonathan Martin |
1715 - 4th Apr 1737 |
Jonathan Martin was born 1715.
Chorister in the Chapel Royal.
Pupil of Thomas Rosingrave.
Sometime Deputy-Organist of St. George's, Hanover Square.
Died in London (of consumption); April 4,1737. Buried in the Cloisters of Westminster Abbey.
Organist of
1736 - 1737
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Martin, Jonathan, organist and composer, born in 1715.
Chorister in the Chapel Royal under Croft.
He studied the organ under Rosingrave, and became deputy of St. George's, Hanover Square, London, and organist of the Chapel Royal in 1736.
He died at London, April 4, 1737.
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1897
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George Mason |
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George Mason composed, with John Earsden, "The Ayres that were sung and played at Brougham Castle in Westmoreland, in the King's Entertainment, given by
the right honourable the Earl of Cumberland, and his right noble sonne the Lord Clifford."
His name is given as one of the composers in Clifford's Words of Anthems.
Organist of
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Samuel Matthews |
1769 - 9th Dec 1832 |
Samuel Matthews was born 1769.
Chorister in Westminster Abbey.
Lay Clerk of Winchester Cathedral.
Died December 9, 1832. Buried in St. Botolph's Churchyard. Cambridge.
Composer of a Service in D. Arranged and published four Anthems from the works of Haydn, Mozart, and others.
Organist of
1821 - 1823
1821 - 1823
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Edward Gilbert Mercer |
c.1873 - 18th Dec 1926 |
Edward Gilbert Mercer was assistant Music Master at Harrow School.
Served with distinction in the Great War
Colonel of tbe Harrow School Corps.
Organist of
St. Michael's, Chester Square, London.
1903 - 1904 (Acting)
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Col. E. C. Mercer. Old Boy of the King's School. Colonel Edward Gilbert Mercer. C.M.G.. music master at Harrow School, was found dead in bed on Sunday morning at his residence, West Hill House, Harrow.
He had played the organ the terminal concert in Speech Room on Saturday might.
He was 53. The son of Mr. E. J. B. Mercer, of Bath, he was sent to the King's School, Gloucester, and went up to Magdalen. College, Oxford, where he took honours in history.
He served in the South African War with the 2nd Battalion the Royal Fusiliers, receiving the Queen's medal with four clasps.
In 1908 he was appointed a master at Harrow by Dr. Joseph Wood, and was particularly occupied in helping Dr. P. C. Buck, the director of Music.
He was both an excellent musician and an excellent teacher, and was regarded with real affection by the boys well by his colleagues, and, indeed, all who knew him.
When the Great War broke out he was over 40 years old, but he served throughout, being promoted to command the Ist London Regiment, the Royal Fusiliers, and being also mentioned in despatches and created C.M.G.
On returning to Harrow he took command the school O.T.C.
He was unmarried.
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William Meredith |
? - 5th Jan 1637 |
William Meredith died January 5. 1637.
On his tombstone in the Cloisters of New College, Oxford, he is described as "Vir Pius et facultate sua peritissimus." The following epitaph also upon
him is from Wood's "Hist. et Antiq. Univ. Oxon.":-
"Here lyes one blowne out of breath,
Who liv'd a merry life, and dyed a merry death."
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Elected to Worcester Cathedral, November 25, 1734. Commenced duty in March, 1735.
Died 1748. Buried in the North Cloister of the Cathedral.
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1734 - 1747
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William Middlebrook |
- 1756 |
William Middlebrook was the son of Robert Middlebrook of the city of Lincoln.
Burghersh Chanter in the Cathedral, 1717, and a Chorister, 1719.
Died 1756.
Organist of
1741 - 1756
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Hubert Stanley Middleton |
11th May 1890 - 13th Aug 1959 |
Hubert Stanley Middleton was born at Windsor, May 11, 1890.
Student of the Royal Academy of Music.
Scholar at Peterhouse, Cambridge. Organist of Truro Cathedral, 1920.
Conductor of Truro and District Choral and Orchestral Society.
Composer of Church Music, Organ pieces,
Organist of
1920 - 1926
1926 - 1931
1931 - 1957
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Samuel Mineard |
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1773 - 1777
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John Mitchell |
1809 - 6th Jan 1892 |
John Mitchell was born at Eton, 1809.
Chorister, and afterwards Lay Clerk in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and Organist of Eton College. Resigned the latter post
on the establishment of a separate Choir and Organist, 1867.
Died at Windsor, January 6, 1892.
Mitchell sang at the Coronations of George IV., William IV., and Queen Victoria, and also at the Jubilee Service in Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887.
After the latter event Her Majesty the Queen presented him with an engraved portrait of herself as a recognition of his long musical services.
Organist of
1831 - 1867
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Mitchell, John, bass vocalist. Entered
the choir at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, in 1815, when six years of age. Sang at the Coronation of George IV., William IV., and
Queen Victoria ; also sang at the Jubilee Service, Westminster Abbey, June 21, 1887.
In that year Her Majesty presented him with an engraved portrait of herself in recognition of his long musical service.
He completed his 75th year with the chapel choir. May 1890 ; and died in the Horseshoe Cloisters, Windsor Castle, January 6, 1892,
aged 82.
He was organist of Eton College for about 40 years.
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1897
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Edwin George Monk |
13th Dec 1819 - 3rd Jan 1900 |
Edwin George Monk was born at Frome, December 13, 1819.
Pupil of Henry and George Field, John Hullah, Henry Phillips, and afterwards of Professor Macfarren.
Precentor of St. Columba's College, Navan, Ireland, 1844.
Music Master of St. Peter's College, Radley, 1848.
Moved to Radley 1883
Died January 3, 1900.
Composer of two Odes, Church Music, Part-songs, Editor of the "Anglican Chant Book,"
Compiler of the libretti of two Oratorios set to music by his friend Professor Macfarren.
Author of "A Descriptive Account of the York Minster Organ" (Novello, 1863).
Dr. Monk also devoted considerable attention to the study of Astronomy, and was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Organist of
Midsomer-Norton Parish Church, Frome
Christ Church, Frome
1844
St. Peter's College, Radley, 1848
1859 - 1883
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1848 Mus. Bac.—Edwin George Monk, of Exeter Coll. Mus. Doc., 1856
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
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OBITUARY. DR. EDWIN GEORGE MONKDr. Edwin George Monk. Mus. Doc., F.R.A.S., formerly organist at York Minster, died at his resi dence at Radley Berkshire, on Wednesday last
Age d80 years. Dr. Monk, who was no relation to the musician of the same name associated with "Hymns Ancient and Modern," was a native of Frome, his father being an amateur musician of local note.
After studying piano and organ at Bath with Henry and George Field, he joined Hullah’s singing classes in London.
After holding several appointments as organist, he studied harmony and composition under Sir George Macfarren. Settling in the fifties at Oxford, where he was organist and music master at Radley College, He took his bachelor’s and doctor's degrees, and by 1859 he had attained such eminence in his profession thot he was appointed to succeed Dr. Camidge asorganist and choirmaster of York Minster. This position he held fur 23 years, resigning in 1882. when he was succeeded by the late Dr. Naylor.
Dr. Monk achieved some eminence as a composer of Church music.. He published a service, and several other pieces, and edited "The Anglican Chant Book" and "The Anglican Choral Service Book." was joint editor of "The Anglican Hymn Book," and collaborated with Sir Frederick Ousley in two psalters. He was a very devout Churchman, and never sought popularity, his great aim being that devotion should be the chief end of music in public worship
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Monk, Edwin George, organist and
composer, born at Frome, Somerset, December 13, 1819.
Pupil of Henry and George Field ; later, in London, joined Hullah's classes, and studied singing with Henry Phillips.
Held organ appointments at Llidsomer Norton ; Christ Church, Frome; and, 1844-46, at St. Columba's College, Rathfarnham, near Dublin.
Then studied composition under G. A. Macfarren. In 1S47 he was in Oxford ; and the next year was appointed organist and
music master at St. Peter's College, Radley. Graduated Mus. Bac, 1848; Mus. Doc, 1856, Oxford. In 1859 he was appointed organist
of York Minster, in succession to John Camidge, an office he resigned in 1883.
Examiner for musical degrees, Oxford, 1871-83.
Now resident at Radley, near Abingdon.
Works.—Milton's Ode to the Nativity; Ode, The Bard. Unison service in A ; Evening service ; God so loved the world, and other
anthems ; hymn-tunes, etc. Boating song ; Football song ; The jolly cricket ball ; and other part-songs.
Editor of the Anglican Chant Book ; Anglican Choral Service Book ;.
with Rev. R. Corbett Singleton, Anglican Hymn Book ; and, with Rev Sir F. A. G. Ouseley The Psalter and Canticles pointed
for chanting ; and Anglican Psalter Chants.
Compiler of the libretti of G. A. Macfarren's oratorios, St. John the Baptist ; The Resurrection ; and Joseph.
His youngest brother, Henry Theophilus Monk, born at Frome, March 6, 1831, studied
under his brother, and afterwards under C. W. Lavington and (Sir) G. A. Macfarren. He was successively organist at Wells ; Radley,
Berks. ; and St. Philip's Church, Sheffield. Music master and organist at Forest Schools, Walthamstow. He was unfortunately
drowned while bathing in North Wales, July 23, 1857, at the outset of a promising career. He composed some chants and other vocal music.
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Mark James Monk |
16th Mar 1858 - 5th May 1929 |
Mark James Monk was born at Hunmanby, March 16, 1858.
Chorister in York Cathedral, and afterwards pupil of his namesake, Dr. E. G. Monk.
Conductor of the Diocesan Festivals and of various choral bodies.
Retired 1920.
Composer of Church Music, an Elegiac Ode, a Madrigal, pieces for Pianoforte and Organ, Etc.
Organist of
St. John's, Ladywood, Birmingham, 1879
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Parish Church, 1880
Banbury Parish Church, 1883 - 1890
1890 - 1920
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1878
Mus. Bac.—Mark James Monk, New Coll.
Mus. Doc., 1888.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Monk, Mark James, organist and composer,
born at Hunmanby, Yorkshire, March 16, 1858. Musically educated at York Minster, 1867-78, under Dr. E. G. Monk.
Organist of various churches in York ; St. John's, Ladywood, Birmingham, 1879 ; Parish Church, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 1880 ; Banbury, 1883 ; and of Truro Cathedral from 1890.
Diocesan choirmaster, and conductor, Choral festivals ; Precentor of Deanery of Powder Choral Association ; conductor of Truro Philharmonic, 1890.
Graduated Mus. Bac, 1878; Mus. Doc, 1888, Oxford. F.R.C.O.
Composer of an Elegiac Ode (Coplas di Manrique), for soli, five-part chorus, strings and organ ; Festival Te Deum ; Quintet for wind ; Madrigal for
five voices ; pf. and organ pieces, etc.
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1897
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Charles Harry Moody |
22nd Mar 1874 - 10th May 1965 |
Charles Harry Moody was born at Dennis Park, Stourbridge, March 22, 1874.
Articled pupil of T. Westlake Morgan at Bangor Cathedral.
Successively Acting-Organist of St. Michael's College, Tenbury; Deputy-Organist, afterwards Acting-Organist of Wells Cathedral.
Lecturer in Music at Ripon and Wakefield Diocesan Training College from 1902.
Conductor of the Cathedral Oratorio Choir, the Huddersfield Glee and Madrigal Society, and the Halifax Choral Society.
Composer of Church and other Music.
Organist of
Wigan Parish Church, 1895
Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, 1899
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LIFE INTERESTTHE recent death at the age of 91 of Dr. Charles Harry Moody, who for half a century was organist at Ripon Cathedral. Yorkshire, will bring back nostalgic memories for elderly Coventerians.
In the last year of the 1800's Dr Moody came as organist and choirmaster to Holy Trinity church. at a time when Canon F. M. Beaumont was vicar. When he was not too busy with his church work he gave piano lessons.
After he left Holy Trinity he had a distinguished musical career. By 1954 he had completed 54 years at Ripon, and was then the senior cathedral organist of Great Britain and Ireland .
But even after his retirement this remarkable man kept up his musical interest. Only two years ago his music was played at a Westminster Abbey Service commemorating the 800th anniversary of the founding of Fountains Abbey near Ripon.
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Tom Westlake Morgan |
1869 - 1937 |
Tom Westlake Morgan was born at Congresbury, Somerset, 1869.
Chorister in King's College,Cambridge, and afterwards Pupil-Assistant to Dr. Mann.
Student at the Royal College of Music.
Appointed Examiner to the Welsh Section cf the Incorporated Society of Musicians, 1894.
Music Master of the North Wales Training College, Bangor, 1895-1897.
Collected funds for, and superintended the building of, the large four-manual organ by Hill in Bangor Cathedral, opened in 1897.
Composer and editor of Church Music, Etc.
Organist of
St. Catharine's College
St. George's Church, Paris, 1889
St. John's, Wilton Road, London, 1890
St. David's, Merthyr Tydvil, 1891
1892 - 1906
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DR WESTLAKE MORGAN.
FEW EMPTY SEATS AT THE HULL CITY HALL ORGAN RECITAL POPULARITY, was last year that the Hull Corporation Property Committee decided upon what was the courageous policy in view of the meagre support received by most musical events in the city, of arranging for series of organ recitals on the City Hall organ. It was thought that the fine instrument the hall was allowed remain mute for too long. The experiment, while not meeting with the public support it deserved, was not a failure financially for the series of organ recitals given just about paid their way, and it was decided organise similar series of recitals during this season. The first was given on Monday night when the recitalist was that thoroughly sound musician, Dr Westlake Morgan, and, despite the counter attraction of the Monday night opening theatre performances, there were few vacant seats the hall. Dr Morgan's programme was strangely varied. On one band there was all the majesty and dignity of Bach's famous prelude and fugue in B minor, and the other the tricks of The Storm," and the closing sweetness Ketelby's Monastery Garden." - For the former, which it was stated on the programme was a request to which the performer had pleasure acceding, we had the expected black out," with the accompaniment lightning effects, engineered by switch board artist," who made the City Hall lights twinkle. This item was the most popular of the evening, and the audience followed The Storm ' the organ by another " storm ' —of applause, but one could not help regretting that Handel's fine theme the Cuckoo and Nightingale " concerto had been commandeered to lend hand an item which can musically have little to commend it. The recitalist throughout showed himself a thorough master of bis instrument. The technical difficulties of the Prelude and Fugue were overcome with consummate ease, and the pedal work was especially impressive. Other organ items were the overture to Eurvanthe " (Weber), Song of Sorrow" Nevin), Berceuse in D Flat " (Theodore Salome), Offertoire (No. 3), De Ste Cecile " (Jules Grison), The Village Harvest Home (Walter Spinney), and Carillon (Leon Boellman).
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Thomas Morley |
1557 - 1604 |
Thomas Morley was born about 1557.
Chorister in St. Paul's. Pupil of Bird. Probably for some time Organist of St. Giles', Cripplegate. Resigned the post of
Organist of St. Paul's on his appointment as a Gentleman of the Chapel
Royal in 1592, which he held until 1602.
Died in 1604.
Composer of Church Music (including a Service for the Burial of the Dead), Madrigals,
Canzonets, Lessons for the Virginals. Author of "A Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke," set down in the forme of a dialogue.
Divided into three partes. The first teacheth to sing with all things necessary for the knowledge of prickt song. The second treateth of descante and to sing two parts in one upon a plain song or ground, with
other things necessary for a descanter. The third and last part entreateth
of composition of three, foure, five, or more parts, with many profitable
rules to that effect, with new songs of 2, 3, 4. and 5 parts (London, 1597).
This work was dedicated to "the most excellent musician Maister
William Birde."
In 1598 Morley was granted a patent for the exclusive right of printing music.
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1588.
Mus. Bac. — Thomas Morley, born 1557, a pupil of Bird. In 1592 he became Gentleman of the Chapel Royal ; in 1598 he obtained a patent for the exclusive right of printing music
books. He was a prolific composer of madrigals, church and instrumental music, much of which has been republished in modern times. He occupies an important position in
musical history through his Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Music, published in 1597, the first regular treatise on music published in England. This work contains
many things relating to ancient notation which are not found in other treatises of his day. Several editions of it have been published, and in the seventeenth century it was
translated into German, under the title Musica Practica, by J. C. Trost.
Morley died in 1604.
Fétis places him above Bird in merit as a composer, and considers that he had profited much by the study of the works Of Palestrina.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Morley, Thomas, composer and writer, was born about 1557.
He studied under Byrd, and was a chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1588; organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, 1591 ; Gentleman
of the Chapel Royal, 1592-1602.
Obtained patent for exclusive right to print music books, 1598.
He died in 1604.
Works.—Canzonets, or little short songsto three voyces, 1593 ; Madrigalls to foure Toyces, 1594 ; First booke of ballets to five
voyces, 1595 ; First booke of Canzonets to two voyces, 1595 ; Canzonets, or little short aers to five and sixe voyces, 1597 ; The first
booke of Consort Lessons, made by divers exquisite Authors for sixe instruments to play together, etc., 1599 ; The Triumphs of Oriana,
to five and six voices, composed by divers several authors, newly published by Thomas Morley, London, Este, 1601 [contains madrigals
by M. Este, J. Bennet, J. Hilton, J. Holmes, Wilbye, Morley, E. Johnson, T. Weelkes, Kirbye, Carlton, Cavendish, Lisley,
Farmer, Milton, Jones, Croce, Hunt, Bateson, Mundy, E. Gibbons, R. Nicholson, Tomkins, Marson, P. Pilkington, Norcome, and CobboldJ;
Services in D minor ; Evening service in G minor (in Barnard's collection) ; Burial service (in Boyce) ; A Preces, Psahns, etc., in Barnard's
MS. collection; Five sets of Lessons in Queen Elizabeth's Virginal Book ; A plaine and easie introduction to Practicall Musicke,
set downe in forme of a dialogue. Divided into three partes. The first teacheth to sing with all things necessary for the knowledge of
prickt song. The second treateth of descante and to sing two parts in one upon a plain song or ground, with other things necessary
for a descanter. The third and last part entreateth of composition of three, foure, five or more parts, with many profitable rules to
that effect, with new songs of 2, 3, 4, and 5 parts, London, 1597, various editions. This was translated into German.
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Herbert C. Morris |
18th Jun 1873 - 1940 |
Herbert C. Morris was born at Coventry, June 18, 1873.
Pupil of Frank Spinney, at Leamington ; A. H. Brewer, at Coventry; and Sir Walter Parratt and others, at the Royal College of Music.
Assistant-Organist of Manchester Cathedral.
Composer of Anthems, Services, Etc.
Organist of
Parish Church, Kenilworth
various Churches in London
Boscombe Pavilion
St. Andrew's, Bath, 1896
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John Mudd was Organist, Vicar Choral, and Epistoler.
Probably grandfather or some early relative of the Mudd who was Organist of Lincoln Cathedral.
Joint Organist of Peterborough Cathedral with Richard Tiller, 1583 - 1592
In 1629 he was awarded £4 as "benevolence money."
Buried in St. Giles', Cripplegate, London, July 26, 1639.
A Complete Service and four Anthems by him are included in the Ely MS. Collection. An 8vo edition
of his Anthem, "," was issued by Messrs. Novello.
Organist of
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Thomas(?) Mudd. Possibly the Thomas Mudde given as one of the composers in Clifford's
Words of Anthems.
Great complaints were made to Dean Honywood of his drunkenness, as will
be seen from the following extracts from letters, written by the Precentor
to the Dean . -—
"14 March, 1662/3.
"Mr. Mudd hath been so debauched these assizes, and hath so abused Mr.
Derby that he will hardly bee persuaded to stay to finish his worke unlesse
Mudd bee removed.* And I have stuck in the same Mudd too; † for he
hath abused mee above hope of Pardon. I wish you would be pleased to
send us downe an able and more civill organist."
"16 March, 1662."
"Yesterday Mr. Mudd shewed the effects of his last weeke's tipling, for when
Mr. Joynes was in the midst of his sermon Mudd fell a-singing aloud,
insomuch as Mr. Joynes was compelled to stopp ; all the auditorie gazed
and wondered what was the matter, and at length some neere him, stopping
his mouth, silenced him, and then Mr. Joynes proceeded: but this con-
tinued for the space of neere halfe a quarter of an houre. So that now wee
dare trust him no more with our organ, but request you (if you can) to
helpe us to another; and with what speed may be."
Organist of
1662 - 1663
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John Mundy (Munday, Or Mundie) |
1555 – 29th Jun 1630 |
John Mundy is said to have succeeded Marbeck as Organist at St. George's Chapel.
Pupil of his father, William Mundy, and for some time Organist of Eton College.
Died 1630. Buried in the Cloisters, St. George's Chapel.
Composer of Church Music, Madrigals, "Songs and Psalms," Etc.
There are several pieces by him in the Fitzwilliam Virginal Book.
Organist of
c.1575
1585 - 1630
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Mus. Bac.—John Munday, of Christ Church, one of the Organists to Queen Elizabeth, and successor to Marbeck, at Windsor, about 1585.
He was held in "high esteem," both as a theorist and a practical musician.
He published, in 1594, "Songs and Psalms composed into three, four, and five
parts, for the use and delight of such as either love or learne
musicke." Burney gives a part-song by him, "In deep
distresse."
In 1624 he took the degree of Mus. Doc.
Compositions by him are contained in the "Triumphs Of Oriana," Barnard's MS. Collections, Burney's MSS., and
the so-called "Queen Elizabeth's Virginal Book."
He died 1630.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
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Mundy, John, organist and composer,
Avas bom in latter half of the 16th century.
He studied under his father, and became organist of Eton College. Organist, St. George's Chapel, Windsor, ]585. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1586 ; Mus. Doc, do., 1624.
He died in 1630.
Works.—Songs and Psalms, composed into three, four, and five parts, for the use and delight of all such as either love or learne
musicke, 1594 ; Anthenas, and other sacred music; "Lightly she tripped," madrigal for 5 voices, in "Triumphs of Oriana."
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Charles Murgatroyd |
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Charles Murgatroyd (or Murgetroyd)
Appointed organist at Lincoln Cathedral "cum approbatione ChoriThe Choir were evidently allowed a voice in the matter of selection of their Organist. ," Organist and Junior VicarThe title of Junior Vicar was superseded by that of "Lay Clerk." .
On June 26, 1731, it was ordered that "the Organist should play a short Voluntary before the Second LessonThis curious and unnecessary interpolation was only abolished during the organistship of
J. M. W. Young. ." at Lincoln Cathedral.
On March 24, 1733. Murgatroyd was suspended from his post for negligence, and Sameul Wise was ordered to "play for the present in his stead."
Died September 4, 1741
Chants Charles Murgatroyd are contained in Warren's "Chanter's Hand Guide," 1850.
Organist of
1715
1721 - 1741
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Samuel Murphy |
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Samuel Murphy
Appointed a Half Vicar of St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1759 ; Organist ditto, 1769 ;
Stipendiary of Christ Church Cathedral and, in 1766, Master of the Choristers in both Christ Church and St. Patrick's Cathedrals.
Died November 9, 1780.
Organist of
1769 - 1780
1777
Trinity College Chapel, 1775
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When Richard Woodward the younger (who had become organist in 1765 at
the age Of about twenty one) died in 1777 Samuel Murphy was elected organist
(a position he already held since 1769 at St Patrick's) as well as master of the boys
for a second time A History of Music at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
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Frank Muspratt was born in London, 1860.
Pupil of Frederick Gunton, Organist of Chester Cathedral. Afterwards Pupil-Assistant to Sir Frederick Bridge at Westminster Abbey.
Organist of
St. Mary's, Ealing, 1882
1885 - 1934
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Incorporated Society Musicians (Munster Section)A meeting of the Monster Section of the Incorporated Society of Musicians was held last evening at the Imperial Hotel. The chair was taken Miss Corbett. The next meeting was fixed for February 10th, 1897, and Mr Frank Muspratt, organist Mary’s Cathedral, Limerick, was appointed chairman.
Cork Constitution - Wednesday 16 December 1896
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CATHEDRAL ORGANIST'S WORKMr. Frank Muspratt, F.R.C.0., who was for fifty years (1884-1934) organist of St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick, revisited the Cathedral in order to be present at a service at which the Cathedral special choir sang his setting of St. Patrick's Breastplate. The composition was written by him in the year 1902, and won the prize at the Dublin Feis Ceoil. The work, which is in five parts, is for baritone solo and chorus.
Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 31 March 1936
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CONFIRMATIONS IN DUBLIN.Mr. M. H. Franklin T.C.D.,organist of Strabane Parish Church, has been appointed successor to Mr. Frank Muspratt. F.R.C.0., who has resigned the post of organist and choirmaster of St. Mary's Cathedral. Limerick, after 49 years of devoted service. Mr. Muspratt had the distinction of being appointed lay vicar choral some years ago. There have been only two organists of St. Mary's Cathedral for over the past 90 Years.
Belfast Telegraph - Tuesday 05 June 1934
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William Mutlow |
1761 - Jan 1832 |
| William Mutlow was born 1761.
Chorister in Gloucester Cathedral. Succeeded Martin Smith as Organist, Gloucester Cathedral 1782.
First conducted the Festival of the Three Choirs, 1790, and continued as conductor of the Gloucester performances until his
death in 1832. Buried in Gloucester Cathedral Cloisters.
His Verse Anthem, "Unto Thee, O Lord," was included in one of Novello's early Catalogues. A Chant by him is to be found in Dr. Beckwith's Collection.
As a boy, MutLow was very fat, and it is related of him that he once fell from the Triforium into the Choir, bouncing like an india-rubber ball, and was
not in the least hurt. The truth of this story cannot be vouched for.
The following description in Henry Phillips's "Musical and Personal Recollections during Half-a-Century" is said to apply to Mutlow: "A gentle man of eccentric habits and appearance, very short and fat, an epicure of ordinary stamp, the length of whose arm was as near as possible the measure of his baton." The anecdotes which Phillips relates concerning
this "conductor of a celebrated triennial festival" should, like many others to be found in his book, be taken cum grano salis. After describing a scarcely credible practical joke which he alleges that Malibran,
Braham, and Loder played upon Mutlow at a morning performance of the Festival, by arranging with the band that not a note should be
sounded upon his giving the signal to start a certain piece, he (Phillips)
goes on to say: "When this little conductor gave a lesson on the pianoforte it was always in a room next to the kitchen : in the middle of the lesson he would say, ' There, go on ; I can hear ye, I'm only going to
baste the air' (hare); so he walked into the kitchen, did what he proposed,
came back, and finished the lesson." The Queen's English was a matter
sadly disregarded by this gentleman : when going out he would
call to the servant, " Hann, where 's my at?" He was, however, a kind,
good-tempered soul, took all that happened in the best part, and when
the Festival had terminated said— "Some very droll things have occurred
this week ; but never mind, come and dine with me, and we'll enjoy the
haunch of venison, and drink success to the next Festival in some of the
finest port in England."
Organist of
1782 - 1832
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Mutlow, William, organist, was born in 1761.
He became organist of Gloucester Cathedral in 1782, and held the appointment till 1832, when he was succeeded by John Amott.
He died at Gloucester in 1832.
He conducted the Gloucester Festivals from 1790 to 1829. Composer of "Unto Thee, O God," anthem, etc.
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1897
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James Nares |
19th Apr 1715 - 10th Feb 1783 |
James Nares was the brother of Sir George Nares, (Justice of Common Pleas.)
James was born at Stanwell, 1715.
Chorister in the Chapel Royal. Pupil of Dr. Pepusch.
Assistant-Organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor.
Organist of York Minster in succession to Edward Salisbury. Resigned at York and
was appointed Organist. Master of the Children, and Composer of
the Chapel Royal.
Died in London, February 10, 1783. Buried in St. Margaret's, Westminster.
Composer of an Ode, Church Music, Organ pieces, Harpsichord Lessons, Glees, Etc.
Author of two treatises on Singing and one on the Harpsichord or Organ.
Arranger of Six Choruses.of Handel for the Organ or Harpsichord
He was an excellent trainer of bovs' voices, and some of his Anthems are
said to have been written to display the fine voices of his young pupils.
interesting anecdote by J. S. Bumpus concerning Nares :—
On the resignation of Edward Salisbury in 1734, Nares was chosen to succeed
him as Organist of York Minster, being then only nineteen. It is
related, on undoubted authority, that when the old musician first
saw his intended successor, he said rather angrily : "What! is that
child to succeed me ?" which being mentioned to the organist-elect,
he took an early opportunity, on a difficult service being appointed,
to play it throughout half a note below the pitch, which brought it into
a very remote key, and went through it without the slightest error.
Being asked why he did so, he said that "he only wished to show Mr.
Salisbury what a child could do."
Organist of
1734 - 1756
1756 - 1783
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DEATHS In James-ftreet, Buckingham-gate, Dr. James Nares (brother to Mr. Juftice Nares) one of the Organifts and Compofers the King.
Hereford Journal
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Nares, James, composer and organist,
born at Stanwell, Middlesex, about April, 1715.
He was a chorister in the Chapel Royal, under Gates, arid also studied under Pepusch. Deputy-organist of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. Organist of York Cathedral,
1734. Organist and composer to the Chapel Royal, 1756. Mus. Doc, Cantab., 1757. Master of children of Chapel Ro3'al in 1757-80.
He died at London, February 10, 1783.
WORKS.—Eight Setts of Lessons for the harpsichord, 1747 ; Five harpsichord lessons, 1758 ; Three easy do. ; The Royal Pastoral,
a dramatic ode ; Collection of catches, canons, and glees, London [1772] ; Twenty Anthems in score, for the use of H.IM. Chapel Royal,
London, 1778; Morning and Evening Service, with six anthems in score, 1788 ; Six organ fugues. A Treatise on Singing, n.d. II Principio,
or, a regular introduction to playing on the harpsichord or organ, n.d. ; Concise and easy treatise on Singing, with a set of English
duets for beginners; Songs, and miscellaneous instrumental music; Six grand choruses from Handel's oratorios, adapted for the organ or harpsichord, n.d.
1715. He was a chorister in the Chapel
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1897
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John Naylor |
8th Jun 1838 - 15th May 1897 |
John Naylor was born at Stanningley, June 8, 1838.
Chorister in Leeds Parish Church, and afterwards Assistant-Organist there.
Resigned at York, owing to ill-health, 1897. Died May 15, 1897, during a voyage to Australia and was buried at sea.
Composer of Church Cantatas, Services, Anthems, Part-songs,
Organist of
St. Mary's, Scarborough, 1856
All Saints', Scarborough, 1873
1883 - 1897
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1863.
Mus. Bac.—John Naylor, Magd. Hall. Mus. Doc., 1872.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Naylor, John, organist and composer,
born at Stanningley, near Leeds, June 8, 1838.
Chorister at Leeds Parish Church, pupil of R. S. Burton, and afterwards his assistant organist.
Graduated Mus. Bac, 1863 ; Mus. Doc, 1872, Oxford.
In 1856 he was appointed organist of St. Mary's, Scarborough ; and in 1873 to St. Michael's Church
in the same town. There, in conjunction with the Rev. R. Brown-Borthwick {q.v.), he raised the musical services to a high degree of excellence,
and gave frequent organ recitals. On the retirement of Dr. Monk from York Minster, in 1883, Dr. Naylor gained the post
of organist there. A special feature at the cathedral, since 1885, has been the annual Military service, for which he has composed
anthems for choir and military baud. He was conductor of the York Musical Society, retiring in June, 1896.
His chief works are four cantatas : Jeremiah ; The Brazen Serpent ; Meribah, and ]\Ianna ; produced at Festivals
in York Minster in 1884-87-90, and 1893. He has also composed a service in G ; anthems, ":ye that love the Lord,": etc. Songs and part-songs.
Owing to ill-health he resigned his organ appointment in April, 1897, and died while on the voyage to Australia, MAy 15, 1897.
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1897
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Richard Nicholson |
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Richard Nicholson was Instructor of the Choristers, and probably also Organist of Magdalen College, Oxford.
Afterwards became the first University Professor of Music (or rather Choragus) under the endowment of Dr. William Heather.
Died 1639.
Composer of Madrigals, Etc. Contributor to "The Triumphs of Oriana."
Organist of
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Mus. Bac.—Richard Nicholson, of Magdalen College.
He afterwards became the first choragus under Dr. Heather's endowment.
He was the composer Of several madrigals, some of which are in the "Triumphs of Oriana."
He died 1639
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Nicholson, or Nicolson, Richard, organist
and composer, was born in the second half of the 16th century.
Organist and chorus-master, Magdalen College, Oxford, 1595. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1596.
He was the first choragus or professor of music in Oxford University on Heather's Foundation, in 1626.
He died at Oxford, 1639.
Composer of madrigals in the "Triumphs of Oriana," etc.
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1897
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Sydney Hugo Nicholson |
9th Feb 1875 - 30th May 1947 |
Sydney Hugo Nicholson was born in London, February 9, 1875.
Student of the Royal College of Music under Sir Walter Parratt and others.
Composer of a Choral Ballad "Ivry," a female-voice Cantata, "The Luck of Edenhall," " British Songs for British Boys," a Service in D flat, and other Church Music, Etc.
President of the Church Music Society. Lecturer, Etc.
Organist of
Barnet Parish Church, 1898
1904 - 1908
1909 - 1919
1919 -
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"Children of the Chapel,” an opera for boys’ voices written by Sir Sydney Nicholson. Bom in 1875, Sydney Hugo Nicholson was educated at Rugby and later at Oxford. A doctor of music, he has devoted himself especially to the improvement of church music and to this end founded in 1928 St. Nicholas College, Chislehurst, of which he is the Warden. Sir Sydney was knighted in 1938 and has written a good deal of church music.
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald
Saturday 25 June 1949
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Death of Notable Church MusicianSir Sydney Hugo Nicholson, founder of the Royal School of Church Music and one the most notable figures in the world of Church music, died at Ashford. Kent, yesterday, aged 72. Sir Sydney was organist at Westminster Abbey for nine years.
Nottingham Journal
Saturday 31 May 1947
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Thomas Tertius Noble |
5th May 1867 - 4th May 1953 |
Thomas Tertius Noble was born at Bath, May 5, 1867.
Organist, at the age of fourteen, of All Saints', Colchester, 1881.
Pupil of Edwin Nunn, and afterwards student of the Royal College of Music, 1885.
Assistant-Organist of Trinity College,Cambridge.
Resigned the appointment at York, and went to America, 1913. Where he was organist at St Thomas Episcopal Church, Fifth Avenue
New York
Composer of Church Music, Organ pieces, Songs, Comic Operas, Incidental Music to Cambridge "Plays," Etc.
Organist of
All Saints', Colchester, 1881.
St. John's, Wilton Road, London, 1889
1892 - 1898
1898 - 1913
St Thomas Episcopal Church 1913 — 1943
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MR. T. TERTIUS NOBLE IN YORK. Mr. T. Tertius Noble. who was for 15 years
organist at York Minster, before taking up his Present post of organist at St Thomas Episcopal Church, Fifth Avenue
New York, has visited York for the second time since he left the city. The amount
Of work he did for the development of the taste for high-class music during his residence in York
Is held in high esteem by the citizens, and the warm and hearty welcome they have accorded to him proves
That absence has not lessened hid popularity among them.
On Saturday evening Mr Noble gave an organ recital in the Minster.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer
Monday 26 July 1920
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Noble, Thomas Tertius, organist and
composer, born at Bath, May 5, 1867. Educated at R.C.M., where he was exhibitioner and scholar, under Walter Parratt, Villiers Stanford, and J. F. Bridge. A.R.C.M.
When fourteen was organist of All Saints', Colchester; and after leaving the R.C.M., was appointed successively to St. John's,
Wilton Road, S.W., 1889 ; Assistant organist, Trinity College, Cambridge, 1890 ; and organist and choirmaster, Ely Cathedral, 1892.
There he has been active in promoting special services, introducing Haydn's "Passion," and other works of importance.
He has a number of compositions, including an organ sonata, in MS.
Of his published works the principal is a setting of the Communion Office, scored for voices, organ, horns, trumpets, trombones,
and drums (1891). A Solemn March, and other pieces for organ, are also published. He has also composed music to the A.D.C.
burlesque, Jupiter, at Cambridge.
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1897
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Thomas Norris |
1741 - 3rd Sep 1790 |
Thomas Norris was born at Mere, Wilts, 1741.
Chorister in Salisbury Cathedral.
Organist of St. John's College, Oxford, 1765. Lay Clerk of Christ Church, 1767 ; Lay Clerk Unfortunately the Quire of Magdalen College had not often the opportunity of admiring
his excellence. When admitted as a Clerk, he was mildly desired by the President, Dr. Horne,
to attend at the chapel occasionally. This he understood so literally, as to make his appearance
only once a quarter, on the days that the Clerks received their salary. On these rare occasions
a servant in livery preceded htm with his surplice and hood.—(Magdalen Registers, Bloxam.)
of Magdalen College, 1771.
He possessed a fine tenor voice, and sang at several of the leading Musical Festivals.
Died at Himley Hall, Staffordshire, September 3, 1790, it is said, through over-exertion at the Birmingham Festival. Buried at Himley.
Composer of Anthems, Instrumental Symphonies, Glees, Etc.
As a chorister "Master Norris" sang at the Worcester Festival of 1761.
He afterwards became, as a tenor, one of the chief supports of the
Festivals of the Three Choirs. Unfortunately, however, an early love
disappointment caused him to give way to intemperate habits, and it is
said that at the Musical Festival of 1789 in Westminster Abbey he was
quite unable to hold the book from which he was singing.
The following is his inscription in Himley Churchyard :
"In memory of Mr. Thomas Norris, Bachelor of Music, who came to Himley
Hall for the benefit of his health, and breathed his last there on the 3rd
of Sept., 1790, aged 50."
"Though human efforts were too weak to save,
The tear of friendship has bedewed his grave;
That tear, by nature to his memory shed,
Honours alike the living and the dead."
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1776 - 1790
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On Friday Morning, the third Inftant died, at Himley, the Seat of Lord Vifconnt Dudley and Ward, Mr. Thomas Norris, Bac. Muf. Orgnnift ofChrift Church, and St. John’s College, in this Univerfity; a Gentleman whofe Vocal Talents had long rendered him confpicuous in the Mafical World; and whofe Tafte as well as Ability as a Compofer, had been jufly admired,
Mr. Norris had fuffered under a lingering Decline for fome Years; and being engaged in conducting the late Mufical Performances atBirmingham, was there taken exceeding ill, and Lord Dudley, who from Mr. Norris’s early Years had maniefteda Friendfhip for him, kindly invited Mr. N, to Himley, in hopes that Change of Air might have ccntributed towards his Recovery.
Oxford Journal
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Norris, Thomas, composer, and tenor
vocalist, born at Mere, near Salisbury, about August, 1741.
He became a chorister in Salisbury Cathedral under Stephens. Sang at Worcester and Hereford Festivals, 1761-62 ;
and at Drury Lane Theatre, 1762.
Organist of Christ Church, Oxford, 1765. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1765. Organist of St. John's College, Oxford, 1765. Lay-clerk of Magdalen College,
Oxford, 1771. Sang at Handel Connnemoration, 1784.
He died at Himley Hall, near Stourbridge, September .3, 1790.
Works.—Six Symphonies for 2 violins, 2 hautboys, 2 French horns, a tenor and bass, op. 1, London [1770] . Eight solo songs for
voice and harpsichord, Oxford [1775] . Songs in "Amusement for Ladies." Four glees. Anthems, etc.
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1897
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Edmund Olive |
1760 - 18th Nov 1824 |
Edmund Olive Died at Warrington, November 18, 1824.
Compiler of "Sixteen Psalm tunes, adapted for three voices."
During his appointment at Bangor, Olive was allowed £4 a year extra for keeping the organ in tune.
Organist of
1784 - 1793
, Warrington c1793 - c1824
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DEATHS On Thursday week, aged 64, Mr. Edmund Olive, professor of music Warrington, and for more than 31 years organist of the Parish Church there.
Chester Courant
Tuesday 30 November 1824
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John Oker |
1590 - 1663 |
John Oker (or Okeover) was Vicar, Organist, and Master of the Choristers at Wells Cathedral. Organist of
Gloucester Cathedral, 1640. Reappointed at Wells, 1660.
The MS. Bass part-book formerly belonging to the late J. S. Bumpus, contains an Anthem by John Oker—"God shall send forth His mercy and truth." His name also occurs as a composer in Barnard's MS.
Collection. Some pieces for Viols by him are included in the Add MSS., British Museum.
Organist of
1640 - 1644?
1619/20 - 1640 & 1660 - 1663
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1633
Mus. Bac.—John Okeover, of New College, Organist and Vicar Choral of Wells Cathedral.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
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Edward Orme |
c1716 - 25th Mar 1777 |
Edward Orme, Originator of the Chester Musical Festivals. and promoter of several
important concerts there.
A prominent Freemason. Deputy-Herald of the city. He also served as Sheriff.
As one of talented family of painters he was often in request for painting armorial bearings.
Died March 25, 1777, aged 61.
Buried in Chester Cathedral.
Compiler of a Collection of Anthems for use in Chester Cathedral.
Organist of
1765 - 1776
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Thomas Ottey |
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Thomas Ottey Vicar, Precentor, and Organist of St. Asaph Cathedral
Died March 19, 1670.
Organist of
1669 - 1670
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Frederick Ouseley |
12th Aug 1825 – 6th Apr 1889 |
During the vacancy, lasting some months, between the resignation of Marshall
and the appointment of Corfe, at Christ Church, Oxford Sir Frederick Ouseley omciated as
Organist gratuitously. He was then an undergraduate of Christ Church.
Organist of
1846
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1850.
Mus. Bac.—Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley, Bart., Christ Church. Born 1825, the son of the Right Hon. Sir Gore Ouseley, Bart., Ambassador to the Courts of Persia and St. Petersburg. His skill in music developed very early, and at
eight years old he composed an opera, "L'lsola disabitata."
He graduated B.A., 1846; M.A., 1849; Mus. Bac., 1850; Mus. Doc., 1854, in which year he succeeded Sir H. Bishop as
Professor of Music, and was ordained and appointed Precentor of Hereford Cathedral. In 1856 he became Vicar of
St. Michael's, Tenbury, and Warden of St. Michael's College for the education of boys in music and general knowledge,
an establishment which he founded and maintained.
He took a high rank as a performer on the organ and piano, and his extempore fugal playing was unsurpassed in England.
Aa Professor Of Music he introduced many reforms and improvements in the degree system, and raised the standard
of the requirements, adopting, amongst other things, the preliminary examination in general knowledge which had
been originated by Sir Robert Stewart at Dublin.
He died in 1889.
His compositions consist of upwards of seventy anthems, many services, organ music, glees and part-songs,
solo songs, and two string quartets and two oratorios. He also published standard works on harmony, canon and fugue,
and form and general composition.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Ouseley, Rev. Sir Fredericlt Arthur
Gore, Bart., composer, organist and writer, was born at London, August 12, 1825.
Son of Sir William Ouseley, Bart., whom he succeeded in 1844.
He was educated at Oxford, and graduated B.A., 1846; M.A., 1849. Ordained 1849. Curate of St. Paul's, Knightsbridge,
1849-50. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1850. Mus. Doc, Oxon., 1854. Professor of Music in Oxford University (in succession to Sir Henry Bishop),
1855. Precentor of Hereford Cathedral, 1855. M.A. and Mus. Doc, Durham, 1856. Warden of St. Michael's College, and Vicar of St.
Michael, Tenbury, 1856. Mus. Doc, Cantab., 1862. Hon. LL.D., Cantab., 1883. Hon. LL.D., Edinburgh, 1885.
He died at Hereford, April 6, 1889.
Works.—The Martyrdom of St. Polycarp, oratorio, 1855 ; Hagar, oratorio, Hereford Festival, 1873. Church Services in D, B minor,
A, G, E, E flat, and D, etc. Anthems : And there was a pure river ; Awake, thou that sleepest ; Behold now praise the Lord ; Christ
is risen from the dead ; Great is the Lord ; I will give thanks ; I waited patiently for the Lord ; I will magnify Thee, Lord ; It came
even to pass ; In God's Word will I rejoice ; Love not the world ; love the Lord ; sing unto God ; Sing unto the Lord ; The Lord is
King ; The Lord is my Shepherd ; Thus saith the Lord ; Unto Thee will I cry ; Why standest Thou so far off '? etc. The Psalter, arranged
for chanting, with appropriate English chants (with E. G. Monk), London, various editions and dates. Anglican Psalter Chants, London
[1872] . Eighteen Preludes and Fugues for organ ; Sonata for the opening of the new organ in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford ;
Three Andantes for organ ; Preludes and Fugues, various. Cathedral Services by English masters [Farrant, Creyghton, Kempton,
Child, Kelway, Aldrich, etc.], London, n.d. [1853] ; Collection of Anthems for certain seasons and festivals (edited), 2 vols., 1861-66;
Glees ; Six songs, etc. Treatise on Harmony, Oxford, 1868; 2nd edition, 1876; 3rd edition,
1883. Treatise on Counterpoint, Canon, and Fugne, based upon that of Clierubini, Oxford, 1868 ; 2nd edition, 1884. Treatise on Musical
Form and General Composition, Oxford, 1875 ; 2nd edition, 1886. Naumann's History of Music, trans, by F. Praeger (edited). Sermons,
etc. See Memorials of Sir Frederick A. G. Ouseley, Bart., by Francis T. Havergal, 1889.
By his will he left his musical library to St. Michael's College, Tenbury. The value of his personal estate exceeded £54,000.
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1897
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Edwin Charles Owston |
1855 |
Organist of
17875 - 1877
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Mr EDWIN CHARLES OWSTONTeacher of singing. Formerly Deputy Choirmaster and Assistant Organist, Lincoln Cathedral. Pianoforte, Organ and theory also taught. Terms at 21 Archibald Place. Edinburgh
The Scotsman - Saturday 08 December 1888
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MARRIAGES At the Parish Church, Berwick, on the 29th ult., by the Vicar, the Rev. Canon Baldwin, Edwin Charles Owston, organist of the Parish Church, to Ann Gibbinson Thompson, Tweedmouth.
Berwickshire News and General Advertiser
Tuesday 05 January 1892
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James Paddon |
1768 - 14th Jun 1835 |
James Paddon was born at Exeter about 1768.
Chorister in Exeter Cathedral. Pupil of William Jackson.
Died 1835. Buried in the South Aisle of Exeter Cathedral Nave.
Composer of Church Music. Editor of Jackson's Cathedral Music.
Organist of
1804 - 1835
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DIED. Sunday, at his residence in Southernhay, aged 67, Jas. Paddon, Esq. Sub-chanter, and Organist of the Exeter Cathedral.
Mr. Paddon succeeded the late Organist and celebrated Composer, William Jackson, Esq., with whom he was a favotite pupil, in I803: consequently he has presided over the Cathedral Choir for the space of 32 years, and it has fallen to the lot few men to have acquired greater honour for themselves, or to have seen the reputation of the Choirs committed to their charge more firmly established, than has been the case with Mr. Paddon. His connexion with the Cathedral Choir, however, extends far beyond this, as it is believed he entered the Cathedral as a Chorister, when not above 7 years old, and therefore has been attached to this establishment for a period of threescore years.
Western Times
Saturday 20 June 1835
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Paddon, James, organist and composer,
was born at Exeter about 1768. Educated in the Cathedral there, and was organist of the Cathedral from 1803.
Died at Exeter, June 14, 1835.
He composed some sacred music.
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1897
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Clement Charlton Palmer |
26th Apr 1871 - 13th Aug 1944 |
Clement Charlton Palmer was born at Barton-under-Needwood, Staffs, April 26, 1871.
A student of the Derby Schoöl of Music.
Assistant-Organist of Licbfield Cathedral, 1890-1897.
Conductor of the Canterbury Cathedral Musical Society. Composer of a Ballad, "Casabi anca," for chorus and orchestra, Church Music, Organ
pieces, Etc.
Organist of
St. Leonard's, Wichnor, 1887
St. Andrew's, Pau, France, 1888
Holy Trinity Burton-on-Trent, 1891
Ludlow Parish Church, 1897
1908 - 1936
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1884
Mus. Bac. Clement Charlton Palmer Non-Col
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
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Barton
DEATH OF DR. C. CHARLTON PALMERMany in the village and surrounding neighbourhood will hear with regret ol the death of Clement Charlton Palmer. Mus. Doc., who has passed away at Canterbury at the age of 73 years. He was organist at Holy Trinity Church. Burton-on-Trent. afterwards at Ludlow Parish Church, and eventually was appointed toCanterbury Cathedral, which position he retained from 1908 to 1936. He was conductor to the Ludlow. Leominster, and Canterbury choral societies, and was the composer of organ music. He occasionally visited Barton, his native village, and renewed acquaintance with the old church, and invariably gave a word of advice to the choristers.
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Death of Dr. Charlton PalmerCANTERBURY CATHEDRAL ORGANIST FOR 25 YEARS
It is with regret we announce the death in his sleep during Sunday morning, of Dr, Clement Charlton Palmer, of Old Dover Road, Canterbury. Dr. Palmer, who was 73, and had been in failing health for some two years, was from 1908 until his retirement in 1936 organist and Master of the Choristers at Canterbury Cathedral. During that time he played at the enthronement of Archbishop Lang and at the installations the various Deans.
His father was a medical practitioner at Barton-under-Needwood, and Dr. Charlton Palmer was the second son in a family of seven sons and three daughters.
Educated at Repton, he was first organist at St. Leonard's. Windsor, and at St. Andrew's, Pau. before becoming assistant organist at Lichfield Cathedral and at Holy Trinity, Burton-on-Trent. from 1890 to 1897. Then until he came to Canterbury, he was at the Parish Church, Ludlow. He became F.R.C.O. in 1886 and Mus. Doc. (Oxon.) in 1896. He was at various times conductor of the Ludlow, Presteign and Leominster Choral Societies and of the Canterbury Cathedral Musical Society. On one occasion he helped to bring the famous Leeds Choral Society to Canterbury Cathedral and conducted the performance. He gave numerous organ recitals at the Cathedral and in various parts of Kent and broadcast on several occasions. He was keenly interested in the musical side of the pre-war Festivals of the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral and was himself a composer and arranger Church music. He was an acknowledged expert in the theory of music and had the gift of imparting that knowledge to his pupils. Dr Palmer will be long remembered by the boys the Choristers’ School for the deep interest which he took in their training and welfare, and long after his retirement he kept in close touch with many of his old pupils. A strong and attractive personality, he had a keen sense of humour, and his kindly qualities endeared him to all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. Much sympathy will be felt for the sister. Miss Palmer (with whom he resided for many years) and his other relatives.
Whitstable Times and Herne Bay Herald
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Conductor of the Windsor and Eton Madrigal Society, 1882.
Sometime Conductor of the Windsor and Eton Choral Society.
Founder and Conductor of the Windsor and Eton Orchestral Society.
Professor of the Organ at the Royal College of Music, 1883.
Knighted 1892.
Master of the Music to Her Majesty the Queen, 1893.
Professor of Music in the University of Oxford, 1908-1918.
Knight Commander of the Victorian Order, 1921.
Composer of Music to "Agamemnon," "Story of Orestes," "Elegy to Patroclus," Church Music,
Organ pieces, Songs, Pianoforte pieces, Etc. Lecturer and Writer on Music.
Organist of
Armitage Bridge Church, 1852
St. Paul's, Huddersfield, 1854
Witley Court (Private Organist to Earl Dudley), 1861
Wigan Parish Church, 1868
1872 - 1882
1882 - 1924
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1873
Mus. Bac. - Walter Parratt, Magd. Coll. Knighted 1892
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
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Parratt, Sir Walter, Kt., organist and
composer, born at Huddersfield, February 10, 1841.
Studied under his father, and when seven took a service at Armitage Bridge, near Huddersfield, succeeding
his elder brother as organist there in 1852. Two years later he was appointed to St. Paul's, Huddersfield; in 1861 to Witley Court, as
organist to Lord Dudley ; Parish Church, Wigan, 1868 ; Magdalen College, Oxford, 1872 ; and in 1882 succeeded Sir George Elvey at
St. George's Chapel, W^indsor. Graduated Mus. Bac, Oxford, 1873. Appointed professor of the organ at R.C.M., 1883; in 1892 received
the honour of Knighthood ; and in 1893 was appointed Master of the music in Ordinary to the Queen. He is a remarkable performer on
the organ, and has given recitals in many places, and also lectured and written on the organ and kindred topics. Contributor to
Grove's Dictionary. He has composed uiusic "Agamemnon," Oxford, 1880; set the Elegy to Patroclus, in the "Tale of Troy," London,
1883; Music to "Story of Orestes," London 1886. Anthems, songs, organ and pf. pieces.
Also a March for the Royal Wedding at Windsor, July 6, 1891.
His father, Thomas Paeratt, born January 30, 1793, was an articled pupil of Brailsford, the then organist of Doncaster Parish Church.
In 1812 Gray built a new organ in Huddersfield Parish Church, and Parratt was appointed organist. His first service was played on
Christmas Day, 1812, and he never missed jjlaying'on the anniversary of that day till his death, March 27, 1862. He was the first
organist and resident professor in Huddersfield ; a fine player of the old school, and celebrated for his accompaniments.
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Two very florid Double Chants by Parry, in E flat and F, are in a Collection edited by George Cleland,
Organist of
1774 - 1781
1781 - 1792
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1563 - Jul 1623 |
John Parsons
Organist of
Previously one of the Parish Clerks and Organist of St. Margaret's, Westminster.
His salary at Westminster Abbey was £16 per annum as Organist, and £36 13s. 4d. for "teaching and finding the children."
Died July, 1623. Buried in the Abbey Cloisters.
A Burial Service by him is included in Ed. Lowe's "Review" of his "Short Directions for the performance of the Cathedral Service."
Camden's "Remaines concerning Britain" (1657) contains the following epitaph upon Parsons* :—
Death passing by and hearing Parsons play
Stood much amazed at his depth of skill,
And said, "This artist must with me away,"
For death bereaves us of the better still ;
But let the quire, while he keeps time, sing on,
For Parsons rests, his service being done.
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Allan Paterson |
3rd Aug 1865 |
Allan Paterson was born August 3, 1865.
Assistant-Organist of Hereford Cathedral, 1884 ;
Organist of
1889 - 1893
Priory Church, Malvern, 1893
Govan Parish Church, 1895
St. Paul's Church, Cannes, 1898-1899.
St. Paul's, Greenock
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ORGAN RECITAL IN ST PAUL’S CHURCHOn Monday night an organ and vocal recital was given in St Pauls Church. Mr Allan Paterson, Mus. Bac., F.R.C.0., choirmastor, gave the organ recital, which, with the fine power of the instrument and the accomplished playing of the executant, was most enjoyable. Mr Paterson opened with the striking Toccata and Fugue (D minor) by Bach, an example of one the great master’s most dramatic moods. Then followed Dvorak’s Largo ("From the New World symphony"), Suite Gothique (Boellmann), Sonata No. 6 (Mendelssohn), in which the old German Chorale, "Vater unser im Himmelrich," provides the theme for four beautiful variations and a short fugue, concluding peacefully in soft andante. The programme was concluded with a fine rendermg of Guilmant's "Cantilene and Grand Choeur Triompbal".
Greenock Telegraph and Clyde Shipping Gazette
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Nathaniel Patrick |
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Nathaniel Patrick
Member of an old Worcester family, and possibly a son of Giles Patrick, a Worcester doctor.
Buried March 23, 1595.
His Will is given in Sir Ivor Atkins's book. Composer of Church Music
and "Songs of Sundrie Natures." Entered at Stationers' Hall as printed
by Este in 1597.
His Service in G minor, for many years attributed, in a much altered
form, to Richard Patrick, has in recent years been revised and published
in 8vo size by Messrs. Novello.
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1750 - 9th Apr 1820 |
| Dodd Perkins Studied the organ under Dr. HayesThe Gentleman's Magazine, 1820 , of Oxford.
composer of Songs, Glees Etc. Two chants by him are contained in Dr. Beckwith's Collection.
Died April 9 1820. Buried in the "Palm Churchyard".
Organist of
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Perkins, Dodd, organist and composer,
was horn about 1750.
For many years he was organist of Wells Cathedral, and numbered among his pupils James Turle.
He died on April 9, 1820.
Composer of "Ten Songs, written by the Hon. F. Seymour" [1797] "Music, the soul of melody," glee, etc.
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c.1784 - 11th Nov 1860 |
William Perkins was the son of the Dodd Perkins.
He wrote a Double Chant in E, traditionally known at Wells as "
Malibran's
Maria Felicia Malibran
24 Mar 1808 – 23 Sept 1836
Spanish singer who commonly sang both contralto and soprano parts,
Chant," from the circumstance of that great singer joining in it at Wells Cathedral, August 22, 1830.
Died November 11, 1860. Buried by the side of his father.
Two Anthems by him, "I cried unto the Lord" and "O Lord, our Governour," are in the Cathedral books.
Organist of
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DeathsNov. 11, Horsington, near Wells, William Perkins, Esq., aged 76.
Deceased was for many years in the Commission of the Peace for Wells, and several times filled the civic chair.
He was formerly the organist and vicarchoral of Wells Cathedral.
Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser
Wednesday 21 November 1860
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Harry Crane Perrin |
19th Aug 1865 – 6th Nov 1953 |
Harry Crane Perrin was born at Wellingborough, 1865.
Pupil of Sir Robert Stewart.
Conductor of Lowestoft Choral Society.
Conductor of Coventry Musical Society.
Choir Inspector and Conductor to Church Choral Association for the Archdeaconry of Coventry.
Master of the Choristers, Canterbury Cathedral, 1898. Resigned 1908, on his appointment as Professor of Music to the McGill
University, Montreal.
Composer of Church Music, Songs, Pianoforte Music, Etc.
Organist of
1886
St. John's, Lowestoft, 1888
St. Michael's, Coventry, 1892
1898 - 1908
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CanturburyDr. Harry Crane Perrin, organist, of Canterbury
Cathedral, was presented to his Majesty at the
Levee yesterday week by Lord Strathcona and
Mount Royal. G.C.M.G., on his appointment to the
position of Professor of Music in the McGill
University, and Director or the Conservatoire of
Music, Montreal.
Canterbury Journal, Kentish Times and Farmers' Gazette
Saturday 29 February 1908
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Instructor of the Choristers Magdalen College, Oxford. (Resigned in 1539.)
A descendant of an ancient Pembrokeshire family.
Born at Hackness, Yorks.
Was Instructor of the Choristers, 1510-1535.
According to Wood's "Fasti" he supplicated in 1515 for the degree of Mus.D., and the request was to
be granted on the condition that he composed a Mass and one Song.
Whether he actually obtained the degree is not recorded.
At one time
he was Principal of Trinity Hall, and in 1534 Receiver-General of the
Archdeaconry of Buckingham.
He died in 1550 and was buried in St. Peter's Church.
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1515.
Mus. Dr Robert Porret, or Perrot, B.A., Organist of Magd. Coll.,
who was already a Mus. Bac. of Cambridge, supplicated, and his request was granted on condition of his
composing a Mass and one song.
He was of an ancient and knightly family of Haroldston, near Haverfordwest, but
was born at Hackness, in Yorkshire.
In 1519 he was Instructor Choristarum of Magdalen.
In 1534 he was appointed Receiver-General of the Archdeaconry of Buckingham, and at one time he was Principal of Trinity Hall, a religious house at Oxford.
Died 1550.
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1605 - 27th Mar 1695 |
Arthur Phillips was born 1605.
Clerk of New College, Oxford, 1622.
Oxford University Choragus. 1639.
During the Rebellion he went abroad, and was Organist to Queen Henrietta Maria.
He subsequently returned to England, where it is supposed that he died.
Composer of "The Requiem" or, "Liberty of an Imprisoned Royalist," "The Resurrection," Etc.
Organist of
1638 - 1639
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Philipps, Arthur, organist and composer,
born in 1605. Clerk of New College, Oxford, 1622. Organist of Bristol Cathedral, 1638 ; Magdalen College, Oxford, 1639. Choragus
or Professor of Music in Oxford University, 1639. Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1640. Organist to Queen Henrietta Maria of France, and, after
his return to England, organist to Mr. Caryll, an Essex gentleman. Composed "The Requiem, or liberty of an imprisoned Royalist,"
1641; "The Resurrection," 1649; etc.
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In 1665 "he received £4 9s. 6d. in payment for an instrument of inusic called 'le harpselen ' (the
harpsichord ?)"—(Kirby's "Annals of Winchester College.")
Died 1678.
Two Anthems by him, "Consider and hear me" and "Sing unto the Lord,"
are included in the MS. Organ book formerly in the possession of J. S. Bumpus
Organist of
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1665 - 1678
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Francis Pigott |
1665 - 15th May 1704 |
Francis Pigott
According to Dr. Clerk's MS. he appears to have offered his service at St. John's College in
Dr. Rogers's place for £40 per annum, and the reversion of £20 more after the decease of Dr. Rogers.
Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, 1695.
Died May 15, 1704.
Composer of Church Music, Airs for the Harpsichord, Etc.
Organist of
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1685/6 -1687
1688 - 1704
1697 - 1704
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Piggott, Francis, organist and composer,
born about the middle of the 17th century.
He was organist of Magdalen College, Oxford,1686-87; of Temple Church, London, 1688; and of Chapel Royal in 1697. In 1695 he was
appointed Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, and in 1698 he was Mus. Bac, Cantab.
He died in ilay, 1704.
Composer of anthems ; "Choice Collection of Ayres for the harpsichord, by Blow, F. Piggott, etc.," 1700.
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Probably grandson of Francis Pigott (Senr.), and son of J. Pigott. The year of his appointment to St. George's
Chapel is not known.
Organist of
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Son of Francis Pigott (Senr.)
According to Hawkins's History of Music he came into a large fortune upon
the death of a relative. Dr. John Pelling, Rector of St. Anne, Westminster
(Soho)—and either retired or performed his duties by deputy. (Note. See St. Georges Chapel)
Died 1726
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Thomas Pitt |
21st Apr 1806 |
Thomas Pitt was a Chorister in Worcester Cathedral, and afterwards Pupil-Assistant to Eliass Isaac,
succeeding him as Organist of the Cathedral and Conductor of the
Worcester Festivals.
Resigned April 19, 1806.
Died April 21, 1806.
Buried in the North Cloister Worcester Cathedral.
Composer of Church Music. Author
of &A selection of Sacred Music, principally from the Works of Handel,
inscribed by permission to the Hon. and Rev. The Dean and Chapter
of the Cathedral Church of Worcester.&
It is related that on one occasion a Lay Clerk of the Cathedral, named
Griffiths, took offence at Pitt's accompaniment to one of his solos, and
being a man of rather eccentric manners, he surprised the choir and
congregation by slamming his book and shouting &Pitt's wrong, Pitt's
wrong!&
Organist of
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Pitt, Thomas, musician, of latter part of
18th century, who was appointed organist of Worcester Cathedral in 1793. Composer of "Church Music, consisting of Te Deum and
jubilate, etc." Worcester, 1788-89, 2 vols.
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1897
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Thomas Pleasants |
1648 - 20th Nov 1689 |
Thomas Pleasants
Died November 20, 1689. Buried November 23, in the North Transept of Norwich Cathedral.
Composer of Church and other music.
Organist of
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Norwich Cathedral: Church, City, and Diocese, 1096-1996The next organist at Norwich was Thomas Pleasants, who held office for twenty years from 1669.
Norwich Cathedral: Church, City, and Diocese, 1096-1996
Pleasants, Thomas, organist and composer
of the 17th century. In 1676 he became organist of Norwich Cathedral, He composed some sacred and secular vocal
music.
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1897
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Noel Edward Ponsonby |
14th Jan 1891 - 10th Dec 1928 |
Noel Edward Ponsonby was born at Cambridge, 1891.
Chorister in St. George's Chapel, Windsor. Studied at Repton School and Trinity College, Oxford. Organ scholar at Trinity College, Oxford, 1909
Director of Music at Marlborough College, 1915. Magister Choristarum, Ely Cathedral, 1919.
Organist of
Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, 1912
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William Popely |
- 1718 |
William Popely was possibly a Chorister in Rochester Cathedral, as the Treasurer's books there contain an entry in 1679, ordering that the sum of ten shillings be given to Popeley to encourage him in his learning to play upon the organ."
Died 1718. Buried in the South Transept of the Cathedral.
Two Anthems, " Not unto us " and "O be joyful," and a Psalm tune by him are included in an old book formerly in the possession of J. S. Bumpus.
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Richard Porter |
1839 - 1875 |
Richard Porter was born 1839. Organist of St. Paul's, Oxford, at the age of 14. Afterwards
Assistant-Organist to Dr. S. Elvey.
Succeeded his father as Organist of St. Martin's ("Carfax"), 1857. Organist of St. John's College, 1868.
Was also Assistant-Organist of New College.
Died of consumption,January, 1875. Buried on January 13 in Holywell Cemetery.
Organist of
St. Paul's, Oxford 1853
1868 - 1875
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Samuel Porter |
1733 - 11th Dec 1810 |
Samuel Porter was born at Norwich, 1733.
Chorister in St. PauPs Cathedral, and pupil of Dr. Greene.
Died at Canterbury, December 11, 1810. Buried in the Cloisters of the Cathedral.
A volume of Cathedral Music was prepared by him and published by his son, William
James Porter. His Service in D is issued in octavo form by Messrs Novello.
Organist of
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Porter, Samuel, organist and composer,
born at Norwich, in 1738.
He studied under Maurice Greene, and was organist of Canterbury Cathedral, 1757-1803.
He died at Canterbury, December 11, 1810.
He composed Four Anthems and Two Psalm Tunes, London [1800]. "Cathedral Music in Score," edited
by Rev. W. Jas. Porter, London [1815]. Twenty-five Odes, hymn tunes, etc. in four parts, London, 1800. Songs, glees, marches,
etc. His Service in D has been reprinted by Novello.
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Richard Portman |
1610 - 1656(9) |
Richard Portman was a pupil of Orlando Gibbons, and succeeded Thomas Day as Organist at Westminster Abbey.
Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, 1638. According to the Abbey records his salary as Organist continued until 1648.
Died November, 1659.
He is said to have lived some time in France with the then Dean of
Westminster, The Very Rev. Dr. Williams, who was a patron of music
and musicians.
Composer of Church Music. One of the composers of Services in Clifford's Collection. There is a complete Service by him
in the Tudway Collection.
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John Pratt |
1772 - 9th Mar 1855 |
John Pratt was the son of Jonas Pratt, a music-dealer.
Born at Cambridge, 1772.
Chorister in King's College, and afterwards pupil of Dr. Randall. Succeeded Randall as
Organist of King's College and to the University, 1799.
Died at Cambridge, March 9, 1855. Buried in
the Cambridge Cemetery, Mill Road.
Composer of Church Music.
Compiler of a Collection of Anthems in Score, selected from the works
of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, and others.
A Service by Pratt, in E flat, in triple time throughout, was in use some
years ago at Ely.
Organist of
1799 - 1855
St. Peter's College, 1813
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Pratt, John, organist and composer, born
at Cambridge, 1772 [1779] ; son of Jonas Pratt, music-seller.
He was chorister in King's College, Cambridge, and studied under Dr. Randall, whom he succeeded as organist of King's College, 1799. Organist of Cambridge
University, 1800; organist of St. Peter's College, 1813.
He died at Cambridge, March 9, 1855.
Works.—Collection of Anthenas in score, selected from the works of Handel, Haydn,. Mozart, Clari, Leo, and Carissimi, with organ
or pianoforte accompaniment, 2 vols. [1825]. Selection of Ancient and Modern Psalm Tunes, arranged and adapted for two trebles,
or tenors, and a bass, for the use of parish churches [1810]. Psalmodia Cantabrigiensis ; a selection of ancient and modern psalm
tunes for the use of the University church, 1805 ; also, 1817, with an appendix of later date. Four double Chants, and the Responses
to the Commandments, as performed at the King's College, Cambridge, n.d.
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William Prendergast |
4th Nov 1868 - 20th Feb 1933 |
William Prendergast was born at Burneston, Yorks, November 4, 1868. Pupil of Dr, Arnold.
Assistant-Organist of Winchester Cathedral. General Choirmaster of St. Laurence, Winchester
the Winchester Diocesan Choral Association. Conductor of the Winchester Cathedral
Oratorio Choir and Orchestra.
President of the Hampshire Association of Organists.
Composer of Churcb Music, Part-songs, Etc.
Organist of
St. Laurence, Winchester
St. Baldred's, North Berwick
St. Paul's, York Place, Edinburgh
1902
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DEATH OF DR WILLIAM PRENDERGAST
FORMER EDINBURGH ORGANIST.Dr William Prendergast, organist of Winchester Cathedral since 1902 and president of the Incorporated Association of Organists, died at his home in the Close, Winchester, yesterday.
He had been ill for a few days from pneumonia.
He was aged 64.
Dr Prendergast was born at Burneston, Yorkshire. He took his Mus. Bac. degree at Queen's College, Oxford, in 1896, and became a Doctor of Music in 1904. He received his musical training at Winchester Cathedral under G. B. Arnold, and later became organist of St Paul's, York Place, Edinburgh. He was also music master at Fettes College and the Royal Blind Asylum, Edinburgh.
Dundee Courier - Tuesday 21 February 1933
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DR. PRENDERGAST
Death of the Organist of Winchester Cathedral We regret to state that the death took place at five o'clock on Monday of Dr. William Prendergast. Organist and Master of the Choristers of Winchester Cathedral, after a brief illness from pneumonia.
Dr. Prendergast, who had been the Cathedral Organist for 31 years, was 64 years of age. He had been for the last three years President of the National Union of Organists, in succession to Sir Hamilton Hsrty, and he was a sturdy champion of adequate salaries for organists, whether of cathedrals or churches.
He had been President of the Hampshire Association of Organists throughout the 20 years of its existence. A son of the late Mr. William Prendergast, organist of Wem Parish Church. Shropshire, Dr. Prendergast was born on November 4, 1868. and was educated at Weal Grammar School. He received his tnusial training at Winchester under the late Dr, G, B. Arnold, and among other appointments was organist of St. Paul's. Edinburgh, and Music Master at Fettes.
He took the degree of Mus.Bac. at Oxford (Queen's College) in 1898, and that of Mus. Doc. in 1904. After being appointed Organist of Winchester Cathedral in 1902, where he had been assistant, he devoted himself to the improvement of choir training, not only at the Cathedral but throughout the Diocese by means of the Diocesan Choral Festival. He made a special point of S. S. Wesley's music in order to perpetrate the Wesley tradition. In his Presidential address on assuming the chair of the Incorperated Association of Organists in IMO. he stressed the importance of good music as an aid to religion, and last year, at Edinburgh, he said: "If the Church were alive to the potentiality of gnod music, it would secure the services of the best musicians. A s it is. the Church is losing both its music and its music-makers."
Dr. Prendergast published a number of his part songs and church music compositions, and was also the author of many article on musical subjects. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
Hampshire Telegraph - Friday 24 February 1933
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1500 - 1563 |
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Thomas Preston (Senr.) |
1662 - 1730 |
Thomas Preston (Senr.) was born 1662. Died 1730. Buried in South Transept of Ripon Cathedral.
A Chant by him is to be found in one or two Collections.
May 29, 1708. Whereas the organ of this church hath been much
damaged, occasioned by the fall of the Trumpett stop amongst the other
small pipes, which hath been repaired by Mr. Thomas Preston, the
Organist. for which the Chapter is well satisfyed that he deserves the
sume of Tenne pounds which sume is therefore ordered to be paid to him
as followeth, viz., five pounds part thereof at Martainemasse next, and five
pounds the remainder so soone as the same can be spaired out of the
fabrick money.
Extract:- Ripon Cathedral Chapter book
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George Price |
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George Price died 1826
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Isaac Pring |
1777 - 18th Oct 1799 |
Isaac Pring was the brother of Dr. Joseph Pring, of Bangor.
Born at Kensington, 1777.
Chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral. Pupil of Dr. Philip Hayes at New College, Oxford, and afterwards succeeded him as Organist.
Died of consumption, at Oxford, October 18, 1799.
Composer of Church Music.
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1799.
Mus. Bac.—lsaac Pring.
Born in 1777, brother of Jacob and Joseph. He and his brothers were all choristers at St. Paul's, under Hudson.
He was Assistant-Organist to Dr. Philip Hayes, and, on his death, succeeded him as Organist of New College.
He died in 1799 of consumption.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
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James Sharpe Pring |
c.1811 - 3rd Jun 1868 |
James Sharpe Pring was the son of Joseph Pring(below).
Born about 1811. Chorister in Bangor Cathedral, and afterwards Assistant-Organist to his father. Organist, 1842. the
appointment, however, being made from year to year, probably owing to
the alarm of the Dean and Chapter at Dr. Joseph Pring's spirited lawsuit.
Died June 3, 1868, aged 57. Buried in Glanadda Cemetery, Bangor.
Some Chants by him are to be found in Warren's Collection.
He was musical editor of the "Bangor Collection" of Anthems, adapted from
various composers (1848). The English words were fitted to the music chiefly by the Very Rev. James Henry Cotton, Dean of Bangor, and
formerly Precentor.  Mr. T. Westlake Morgan supplied the following anecdote to John E. West.
When the See of Manchester was founded in 1847 and Bishop Lee was
consecrated its first Bishop, Mr. Pring, meeting his attached friend, Dean
Cotton, in Bangor one day, alluded to the appointment, and remarked.
"I say, Mr. Dean, they ought to have made you Bishop of Manchester."
"Why, Mr. Pring ?" inquired the Dean. "Because Cottonopolis would
then have had a Cotton Bishop," was the Pring's reply.
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Mr. T. Westlake Morgan supplied the following anecdote to John E. West.
Mr. J. S. Pring suffered some considerable inconvenience on account of
his obesity. A story is told of him in connection with a Choral Festival in
Bangor Cathedral.
He was presiding at the organ (then on the screen),
and Owain Alaw (Mr. John Owen, of Chester) was wielding the baton.
Coming out of the Cathedral, Mr. Pring, overcome by the Conductor's
somewhat rapid "tempi," walked slowly up the incline towards the
iron railings which bounded the Precincts ; feeling fatigued, he seized hold
of the bars of the gateway with both hands, and, steadying himself, rested
awhile. Owain Alaw, on coming up, inquired what he was doing. Mr.
Pring, with characteristic humour. replied that he was taking "a bar's rest."
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Joseph Pring |
15th Jan 1776 |
Joseph Pring was born at Kensington, 1776. Chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral.
Died February 13, 1842. Buried in the Cathedral Yard, Bangor.
He was not formally appointed Organist at Bangor until September 28, 1810, although he
had acted since 1793 in place of his relative, Edmund Olive, who had resigned in his favor.
Composer of Church Music, Songs, Etc. Compiler of "A Collection of Anthems used
in Bangor Cathedral."
In Dr. W. Hayes's Collection of Anthems (1795) Joseph Pring's name appears
amongst the subscribers as "Organist of Bangor Cathedral and Beaumaris."
Author of a booklet on the opening, construction, &Etc., of the Menai Suspension Bridge; also of a volume of the proceedings
connected with a lawsuit . From 1813 to 1819 engaged (together with three
of the Vicars Choral) in litigation with the capitular body for the recovery
of certain of the tithes belonging to the maintenance of the Cathedral
Choir, which had become misappropriated by the Chapter.
The suit was heard by Lord Eldon, the eminent Chancellor, whose language is said
to have often been more forcible than polite.
It was only partially successful, and resulted in a much smaller increase of salary to the musical
staff than they were entitled to, under a strict interpretation of the Act.
It is said that this lawsuit so impoverished Dr. Pring that he and his family were for some
time in great need, and could only obtain their necessary sustenance on credit.
EPITAPH ON DR. JOSEPH PRING.
Ah! gifted man! his death we all deplore.
The favourite son of Nature, and of Art;
High was his calling, genuine his lore,
With such a genius we felt 10th to part.
Dim are the eyes of relatives and friends,
As on the Bangor Choir affection doats;
Delusive fancy from the organ swells
Still to the sorrowing ear his requiem notes!
His master music in the Church below
Is hushed for ever !—Still we hope he plays
Immortal anthems; where the sounds of woe
Shall never damp the sweetness of his lays.
(E. THOMAS, Clynnog.)
[Translated from the Welsh of R. Williams.]
The last stanza only, in Welsh and English, is engraved on Pring's tombstone
in the Cathedral Yard. The whole was printed in Welsh and English at
the time of Dr. Pring's death, on a black bordered leaflet.
A copy of this, once in the possession of Mr. J. S. Bumpus, was given to Miss Hackett, in
1842, by J. S. Pring, the Doctor's son and successor.
Organist of
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1808
Mus. Bac. and Mus. Doc.
Joseph Pring. Born 1776, brother of Jacob Cubitt Pring.
Organist of Bangor Cathedral.
He was for several years engaged in a lawsuit to recover certain tithes belonging to the maintenance of the Cathedral choir, which had been diverted to other purposes, in which he was only partially successful. He published a history of these transactions in 1819.
He died in 1842.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
Pring, Joseph, organist and composer,
born at Kensington, London, January 15, 1776.
Organist of Bangor Cathedral, 1793. Mus. Bac. and Doc, Oxon., 1808.
He died at Bangor, February 13, 1842.
Works.—Twenty Anthems, in score, for 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 voices, London, 1805. Magnificats, and other church music.
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William Peregrine Propert |
c.1831 - 1st Nov 1906 |
William Peregrine Propert
Successively Chorister, Lay Vicar Choral and Organist at St David's Cathedral, retaining his post as
Lay Vicar Choral, 1883-1906. During the restoration of the Cathedral, 1864-1883, the organ was not
in use.
Died at St. David's, November 1, 1906, aged 75.
Composer of Church Music.
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Biographical Dictionary of the Organ
1850
Mus. Bac. — William Peregrine Propert, of Jesus.
Extract: A short historical account of the degrees in music at Oxford and Cambridge.
(Williams, C. F. Abdy)
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ObituaryDr. William Peregrine Propert died at hie residence, the Manor House, St. David's, Pembrokeshire, on Wednesday.
He was the first musical student in England to accept the privilege of the degree of art and music offered by the University of Oxford, and in this he was immediately followed by Frederick Gore Ouseley and John Stainer, who afterwards both received the honour knighthood.
He interested himself in the spread of musical education throughout tho country, and was closely associated in this work with the distinguished musicians Sebastian Wesley, Sir George Elvey, and Dr. Corfe. Settling at St. David's, took up educational work and soon gained a wide reputation for learning and accurate scholarship.
As examiner in arts for the Apothecaries Society he did much to raise the standard of that qualification, and his wide legal knowledge brought him a reputation as an expert throughout South Wales.
Dr. Propert waa also a member of The Royal Geographical Society.
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Daniel Purcell |
1660 - 1717 |
Daniel Purcell was born in London about 1660.
Brother of the great Henry Purcell (Organist of Westminster Abbey).
Organist of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1688. Resigned this post, and went to London in 1695.
Died 1717.
Composer of Church Music, Operas, Masques, Odes, Songs, Sonatas, "A Lamentation for the Death of Mr. Henry Purcell," Etc.
Organist of
1688 - 1695
St. Andrew's, Holborn, 1713
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Burney says: "He was a wicked punster, and no less wicked composer."
His right to the second title is doubtful, but that to the first is recorded in
"Joe Miller," from which the following is a specimen of his "wonderful replies"
"Dr. Sewel and two or three more gentlemen, walking towards Hampstead
on a summer's day, were met by the famous Daniel Purcell, the punster,
who was very importunate with them to know upon what account they
were going thither. The Doctor merrily answered him 'make hay,'
'Very well,' replied the other, 'you'll be there at a very convenient
season, the country Wants rakes.'"
Purcell, Daniel, organist and composer,
born in London, 1660.
Younger son of Henry Purcell, the elder.
He was the organist of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1688-95.
Settled in London, 1695.
Composer for various theatres. Organist of St. Andrew's Church, Holborn, 1713-17.
He died at London, December 12, 17 8.
Works.—Music to Dramas : Love's Last Shift (Cibber), 1696; Indian Queen, 1696;
Brutus of Alba, or Augusta's Triumph, 1697 , Cynthia and Endymion (D'Urfey), 1697 ;.
Phaeton, or, the Fatal Divorce, 1698; The Island Princess (Motteaux), with Clark and
Leveridge, 1699 ; The Grove, or Love's Paradise, 1700; The Unhappy Penitent, 1701 ;
The Inconstant (Farquhai), 1702 ; The Judgement of Paris, a Pastoral (Gongreve). [This
masque gained the third prize in competition with Wcldon, Eccles, etc.] , 1700. Odes,
numerous ; including several for "St. Cecilia's Day," by Addison and others ; Songs in contemporary
collections ; the Psalms, set full for the organ or harpsichord, as they are plaid
in churches and chappels in the maner given out ; as also with their interludes in great
variety, London, n.d. ; Instrumental music, church music, etc.
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Henry Purcell |
1659 - 21st Nov 1695 |
Henry Purcell Was the son of Henry Purcell, a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal.
Chorister in the Chapel Royal. Pupil of his predecessor at Westminster Abbey,
Dr. Blow, who retired from the post in his favour.
Previously held the appointments of Tuner of the Regals, Etc., to the King (1673-1677) and
Copyist to the Abbey (1676-1678).
Appointed one of the Composers to the King, 1683.
Appointed with Dr. Blow to play on Father Smith's organ at the Temple Church,
during the latter's competition with Harris for supplying an organ there,
1684.
Again Copyist to the Abbey, 1688.
In 1689, engaged in a dispute with the Dean and Chapter of Westminster concerning certain monies that
he had received for admission to the organ loft of spectators of the Coronation
of William and Mary, and which he considered as a perquisite arising from his offce as Organist.
Died November 21, 1695. Buried in the North Aisle of the Choir of the Abbey.
Composer of Church Music, a number of Operas and other Dramatic pieces, Odes, Sonatas for Strings,
Lessons for the Harpsichord, Organ pieces, Songs, Etc.
The following is the inscription on Purcell's gravestone
"Plaudite, felices superi, tanto hospite ; nostris
Præfuerat, vestris additur ille choris:
Invida nec vobis Purcellum terra reposcat,
Questa decus sedi deliciasque breves.
Tam cito decessisse, modos cui singula debet
Musa, prophana suos, religiosa suos,
Vivit, 10 et vivat, dum vicina organa spirant,
Dumque colet numeris turba canora Deum."e;
Translated thus :—
Applaud so great a guest, celestial pow'rs,
Who now resides with you, but once was ours;
Yet let invidious earth no more reclaim
Her short-lived fav'rite and her chiefest fame;
Complaining that so prematurely died
Good-nature's pleasure and devotion's pride.
Died? No, he lives, while yonder organs sound
And sacred echoes to the choir rebound.
On a pillar near to the grave is a tablet with this inscription :—
"Here lyes HENRY PURCELL, Esq. I Who left this Life I And is gone to that
Blessed Place | Where only his Harmony I can be exceeded. Obijt 21 mo
die Novembris | Anno Ætatis suæ 37mo. | Annoq. Domini 1695."
The following are the concluding lines of an Ode, written by Henry Hall (Senr.),
a fellow pupil of Purcell under Dr. Blow, and afterwards Organist successively of Exeter and Hereford Cathedrals.
"To the memory of my Dear Friend, Mr. Henry Purcell :—
Hail! And for ever hail, Harmonious shade,
I lov'd thee living, and admire thee Dead.
Apollo's harp at once our souls did strike;
We learnt together, but not learnt alike:
Though equal care our Master might bestow,
Yet only Purcell e're shall equal Blow:
For thou by Heaven for wondrous things design'd
Left'st thy companion laggingfar behind.
Sometimes a Hero in an age appears,
But once a Purcell in a Thousand Years."
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Purcell, Henry, organist and composer,
was born in St. Ann's Lane, Old Pye Street, Westminster, London, in 1658. Second son of Henry Purcell, the elder.
He studied as a chorister in the Chapel Royal, under Cooke and Humphrey, 1661, and under Blow.
Copyist in Westminster Abbey, 1676-78; Organist of Westminster Abbey, 1680. Organist of Chapel Royal, 1682. Composer in Ordinary
to the King, 1683.
He died at Westminster, London, November 21, 1695, and is buried in Westminster Abbey. In 1895 various commemorative
concerts, etc., were given in London on the centenary of his death.
Works.—Dramatic music : Epsom Wells (Shadvvell), 1676 ; Aurenge-Zebe (Dryden), 1676; The Libertine (Shadwell), 1676; Abdelazor
(Belin), 1677; Timon of Athens (Shakspere), 1678 ; The virtuous wife (D'Urfey), 1680; Theodosius (Lee), 1680; Dido and
Æeas (Tate), 1680 [published by the Musical Antiquarian Society, 1840] ; Circe, 1685 ; Tyrannic love (Dryden), 1686; A fool's preferment
(D'Urfey), 1688; The Tempest (Shakspere), 1690; Dioclesian, 1(390; Massacre of Paris (Lee), 1690; Amphitryon, 1690; Distressed
innocence (Settle), 1091 ; King Arthur (Dryden), 1691 [published by the Musical Antiquarian Society, 1843] ; The Gordian knot
untyed, 1691 ; Sir Anthony Low (Southerne), 1691 ; The fairy queen (Shakspere's Midsummer Night's Dream), 1692; The wife's
excuse (Southerne), 1692; The Indian queen (Dryden), 1692; The Indian Emperour (Dryden), 1692; CEdipus, 1692; Cleomenes, 1692 ;
The marriage-hater match'd (D'Urfey), 1692; The old bachelor (Congreve), 1693 ; The Richmond heiress (D'Urfey), 1(393 ; The maid's
last prayer (Southerne), 1693 ; Henry- the Second (Bancroft), 1693 : Don Quixote (D'Urfey), 1694-95 ; The married beau (Crowne),
1694 ; The Double dealer (Congreve), 1694 ; The fatal marriage (Southerne), 1694 ; Love triumphant (Dryden), 1694 ; The Canterbury
guests (Raveuscroft), 1695; The mock marriage (Scott), 1695 ; The rival sisters (Gould), 1695; Oroonoko (Southerne), 1695; The
knight of Malta (Beaumont and Fletcher), 1695; Bonduca (Beaumont and Fletcher), 1695. Odes and large Vocal Works : Elegy on
death of Matthew Locke, 1677 ; A Welcome Song for His Royal Highness' return from Scotland, 1680 ; A song to welcome His
Majesty home from Windsor, 1680; Swifter, Isis, swifter flow (jde), 1681 ; Ode for the King on his return from Newmarket, 1682 ;
Three odes for St. Cecilia's Day, 1683 ; From Hardy climes and dangerous toils of War, ode on marriage of Prince George of Denmark
with Princess Anne, 1683 ; Welcome to all the Pleasures, ode, published, 1684 ; Why are all the Muses mute ? ode for James I. ;
Ye tuneful Muses, ode, 1686 ; Sound the trumpet, beat the drum, ode, 1687 ; Celestial Music, 1689 ; The Yorkshire feast song, D'Urfery,
1689 [reprinted by the Purcell Society, edited by W. H. Cummings, 1878]; Arise, my Muse, ode for the Queen's birthday, 1689 ;
Sound the trumpet, ode, 1689 ; Welcome, glorious morn, Birthday ode, 1691 ; Love's Goddess sure was blind, ode, 1692; Hail!
great Cecilia, ode, 1692 ; Celebrate this festival, 1693 ; Come, come, ye sons of art, ode, 1694 ; Who can from joy refrain, ode, 1695. Church
Music : Purcell's Sacred Music, edited by Vincent Novello, London, 6 vols. [1829-32], contains most of the master's church music,
with portrait and biography, including the Te Deum and Jubilate in D (1694). Other collections in which his church nausic will be
found are Boyce's ; Tudway's; Smith's Harmonica Sacra ; Page's Harmonia Sacra ; and in nearly every other important general
selection. The names of the anthems in current use in our churches and cathedrals will be found in Novello's catalogue of sacred
music. Instrumental music: Three sonatas, for two violins, violoncello, and basso-continuo, London, 4 vols., 1683. Lessons for
the harpsichord or spinnet, London, 1696. Ten sonatas, in four parts, 1st and 2nd violins, bassus and organ, Loudon, 4 vols., 1697.
Collection of Ayres compos'd for the Theatre, and on other occasions, London, 1697. Orpheus Britannicus : a collection of the choicest
songs, for 1, 2, and 3 voices, with such Symphonies for violins or flutes as were by him designed for any of them, and a thoroughbass
to each song figured for the organ, harpsichord, or theorbo-lute. .book 1., London, 1698, with portrait engraved by Wlaite. Book
II., 1702; second edition (enlarged), 2 vols., 1706-1711, third edition, 1721. The Catch Club, or Merry Companion. By Purcell,
Blow, etc., 2 books, n.d. "The art of Descant," contributed to the 10th edition of Playford's "Introduction to the skill of
Musick," 1683. Scledionsfrom Purce lVs works: The beauties of Purcell : a selection of the favourite songs, duets, trios and choruses from
his different works, arranged with pf. accompaniments by Dr. John Clarke, 2 vols., n.d. Beauties of Purcell. .edited by Joseph Corfe,
n.d. The words of Henry Purcell's Vocal Music, n.d. (privately printed). A selection of his Harpsichord pieces has been edited by
Herr Ernst Pauer (Augener, London).
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James Kendrick Pyne |
5th Feb 1852 - 3rd Sep 1938 |
James Kendrick Pyne was born 1852
The son of James Kendrick Pyne, for fifty-three years Organist of Bath Abbey Church.
Appointed Organist of All Saints'. Bath, at the age of eleven.
Pupil of Dr. S. S. Wesley. Assistant-Organist of Winchester Cathedral, and afterwards of Gloucester Cathedral.
Organist to Corporation of Manchester. Organist of the Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester.
Professor of the Organ at the Royal Manchester College of Music.
President of the Guild of Organists, 1907.
Dean of the Faculty of Music, Victoria University. Manchester, 1907.
Retired from the Organistship of Manchester Cathedral, 1908.
Composer of Church Music. Songs,Etc. Lecturer, Etc.
Organist of
Christ Church, Gloucester
St. Mark's, Gloucester
St. Mary-de-Crypt, Gloucester
St. James's, Cheltenham;
Aylesbury Parish Church;
Christ-Church, Clifton;
1873 - 1874
St. Mark's, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
1875 - 1908
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DEATH OF DR. J. K. PYNE
50 YEARS A NOTED ORGANIST
Dr. James Kendrick Pyne, who died on Saturday at Ilford, aged 86, had been organist to the City of Manchester for 50 years.
He was also organist at Manchester Cathedral and Manchester University, of which he was Dean to the Faculty of Music.
He was born Bath, and was a pupil of Samuel Sebastion Wesley at Winchester and Gloucester Cathedrals. He could play the organ when he was 11.
Before he became Manchester City organist in 1876, Dr. Pyne was organist at Chichester Cathedral and St. Mark's, Philadelphia.
After a street accident which made him very deaf, Dr Pyne went in to live in retirement with his daughter at Ilford.
During his career. Dr. Pyne played for King Edward VII. and King George V.
He was a friend of Delius, Rossetti, Sir Henry Irving, Sir John Martin Harvey, and Ford Madox Brown, the artist, who used Dr. and Mrs. Pyne as models when he was painting frescoes in Manchester Town Hall.
Chelmsford Chronicle - Friday 09 September 1938
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Pyne, James Kendrick, organist and
composer, born at. Bath, Ferbuary 5, 1852. Studied under his father and Dr. S. S. Wesley. Was organist of All
Saints', Bath, when eleven ; and assistant to Dr. Wesley at Winchester and Gloucebter Cathedrals. After holding appointments at
Cheltenham and other places, he was made organist of Chichester Cathedral, in l874 ;
and in 1875, he went to America, where he remained about a year. He was then appointed to Manchester Cathedral, and
later, organist of the Town Hall. Professor of Manchester Royal College of Music, 1893. F.R.A M. He has given recitals in all parts
of the Kingdom, and is one of the most brilliant organ players of the day. His lectures on music, and on antique musical
instruments, of which he has a fine collection, have been of educational value. He has also contributed occassional articles to the musical
press. He is the composer of a Festival Communion Service, with orchestra; Morning and Evening Services ; songs ; pf. pieces ; etc.
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