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1BAMFORD.
3Bamford, H. A., musician. Wrote "The Rudiments of the theory of Music, designed for the use of pupil-teachers and students in training colleges" Manchester, 1881
5Banestre or Banaster, Gilbert, musician and poet of latter part of 15th century. He received 40 marks in 1482 as "Master of the Song, assigned to teach the children of the King's chapel." He contributed to the Fairfax MS, and wrote various works and translations in verse.
7Banister, Charles William, composer and teacher, born 1768, died 1831. He composed "Twelve Psalm and Hymn Tunes," London, 1792, "Four Moral Pieces," London [1803], "Star of Bethlehem," song, etc. His son, Henry Joshua, edited "Complete edition of the Vocal Music of C W Banister," London, 1831-33, in 21 numbers.
9His son, Henry Joshua (born London, 1803, died London, 1847), was a violoncello player and author, who performed at most of the principal concerts in his day. He published "Tutor's Assistant for the Violoncello," N.D., One hundred and fifty Lessons for the Violoncello," London [1846], also "Lessons on Double-notes" and "Exercises on the use of the thumb." He also wrote "Domestic Music for the wealthy, or a plea for the art and its professors," London [1843].
11Another son, Joseph (1812-1890), was a violinist, and for many years was a member of the Philharmonic Society.
13Banister, Henry Charles, composer, pianist, and writer on music, born in London, June 13, 1831. Son of H. J. Banister (q. v.) Studied, at first under his father, and later at the R.A.M., where he won a King's Scholarship in 1846, and again in 1848. Cipriani Potter was the master he chiefly studied with. In 1851 he became Assistant Professor, and in 1853 Professor of Harmony and Composition, R.A.M., and is now F R A M. As a singing boy he was heard at concerts of the Glee Clubs, and in 1846 he sang duets in "Judas Maccabaeus," with Miss Dolby and Miss Sabilla Novello, at the Reading Festival of 1846 (vide BINFIELD). His string quartet in F sharp minor was produced by the Society of British Musicians at Erat's Saloon, December 29, 1847; and he began concert giving November 26, 1855, at St Martin's Hall. For many years a prominent figure in the musical world, of late he has devoted himself chiefly to tuition and to musical literature. Besides his appointment at the R A M, he has been a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music since 1880, and is Professor of Harmony at the Royal Normal College for the Blind. Member of the Philharmonic Society.
15Works—In MS.—Symphonies. No. 1, in D (1847), No 2, in E flat (1848); No 3, in A minor (1850), No. 4, in A (1853) Overtures: No. 1, in E flat (1849), No 2, "Cymbeline" (1852), No 3, in E minor (1852), No. 4, The Serenade, in E, No 5, From Sorrow to Joy, in B flat (1876) Andante and Rondo in E flat (1852) Capriccio in A minor Fantasia in D (written for the Musical Society, 1863), for pf and orchestra String Quartets in F sharp minor (1847), in D (1850), in E minor. Sonatas for pf duet, in G minor (1850), in A flat; in A minor; for pf solo, in E, B flat, F sharp minor, F minor; and F sharp minor Sacred Cantata (1851) Cantatas for female voices and orchestra The Sea Fairies (Tennyson—R A M, 1861), The Maiden's Holiday, for female voices (composed for private choir of Madame Bassano) Published compositions—Pf. pieces, Op 2, 4; Seven variations on an original air, Op. 5; Op. 6; Sonata in F sharp minor, duet, produced 1852, Op 7; Op 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 18, 22, 26, 27, 29, Andante, with variations, pf. duet, Op 31, Op 34, Fantasia in F minor, Op. 35 (composed 1874), Canzonets, Op. 1, 3, Part-song, Op 8; Three songs, Op 16, Anthem, O satisfy us early, Op 25, Part-songs, songs, etc. Literary and didactic, including lectures delivered before the Royal Normal College, The Musical Association, College of Organists, and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (Conferences), etc. Text-book of Music, London, 1872, 14 editions, Some Musical Ethics and Analogies, London, 1884; Lectures on Musical Analysis, 1887, Musical Art and Study, 1888; George Alexander Macfarren. His life, works, and influence London, Bell and Sons, 1892, Two addresses on the same subject: Helpful papers for harmony students London, Ryder, 1895, and many lectures unpublished.
17Banister, John, composer and violinist, born London, 1630. He was sent by Charles II. to France, where he studied the violin, and on his return became leader of the King's band of music. He established a "Musick School" at Whitefriars, and gave concerts from 1672 till 1678. He was dismissed from the King's band for maintaining that English violinists were superior to French ones. He died London, October 8, 1679. Banister composed music for Davenant's "Circe," 1667 (with P. Humphrey); for Shakespeare's "Tempest;" and published "New Ayres and Dialogues composed for voices and viols of two, three, and four parts," London, 1678 (with Thomas Low). He also composed Lessons for viols, songs, etc.
19His son John (?—1735) was also a violinist and a member of the private bands of Charles II., James II, and Anne. He was also principal violinist at the Italian Opera, London. Author of "The Gentleman's Tutor for the Flute," 1698, and "The Compleat Tutor for the Violin," 1699, etc.
21BANKS
23Banks, Ralph, musician and organist,
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