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1BOWIE.
3numerous anthems, hymn tunes, etc.; "Imelda," three-act Italian opera; Cantata—The descent of spring, songs, organ and pf. pieces, etc.
5Bowie, John, violinist and composer. Was born near Perth, in 1759, and died there in 1815. He published about the end of last century a "Collection of strathspey reels and country dances, with a bass for the violoncello or harpsichord. Dedicated to the Countess of Kinnoul," Edinburgh [1789]. He also published several dance tunes on single sheets. He was engaged as a music-seller in Perth, and gave balls in conjunction with his brother.
7His brother PETER (1763-1846), was also a violinist, and a teacher of the pianoforte.
9Bowley, Robert Kanzow, musician, was born in London, May, 1813, and died in August, 1870. Author of "Grand Handel Musical Festival at the Crystal Palace in 1857, a Letter," London, 1856. "The Sacred Harmonic Society, a thirty-five years retrospect," London, 1867. This musician was connected with the Sacred Harmonic Society, and he assisted in establishing the Great Handel Celebrations at the Crystal Palace, London.
11Bowling, a family of musicians. The father, JOHN BOWLING, organist, violinist, and pianist, was born at Leeds, November 11th, 1820. At the age of eleven he was appointed organist of Heckmondwike parish church, and afterwards filled the office of organist of East Parade chapel, Leeds, for 34 years. He was conductor of musical societies in several Yorkshire towns, and of the Leeds Madrigal and Motet Society. He died at Leeds, April 16th, 1882.
13His son, JOHN PEW BOWLING, born at Leeds, May 26th, 1851, was considered the finest pianist in the county. He was also an able violinist, and organist, holding an appointment at All Souls' (Hook Memorial) Church. Was the first Principal of the Yorkshire College of Music, Leeds, and conductor of the Leeds Amateur Orchestral Society, and the Huddersfield Orpheus Society. He died at Leeds, July 6th, 1886.
15JAMES WHEWALL BOWLING, the youngest son, was born at Leeds, January 6th, 1860. Besides being an excellent pianist and organist, he showed much ability as a composer. He succeeded his brother as Principal of the College of Music, and was organist to Lady Mary Vyner, Skelton, near Ripon. His compositions comprised six songs; four songs for tenor, Op. 5, a second set of four songs; suite, Op. 3, for pianoforte, etc. He died December 13th, 1888, under mournful circumstances. His health being delicate, he was spending the winter in Switzerland (the Engadine). Skating on the lake near the hotel, one of the party fell through the ice, and Bowling was drowned in attempting a rescue.
17BOYCE.
19Bowman, Henry, composer, flourished during latter half of 17th century. Wrote "Songs for one, two, and three voyces to the Thorow-Bass. With some short Symphonies. Collected out of some of the select poems of the incomparable Mr. Cowley, and others, and composed by Henry Bowman, Philo-Musicus," Oxford. 1677
21Bowman, Rev. Thomas, amateur musician, born in 1728. He was vicar of Martham, Norfolk, and died in 1792. He composed "A collection of English odes, cantatas, songs, etc." London, 1760. Single songs, etc.
23Box, Charles, author of "Church music in the Metropolis, its past and present condition, with notes critical and explanatory," London, 1884
25Boyce, Ethel Mary, composer and pianist, born at Chertsey, Surrey, October 5th, 1863. Daughter of George Boyce, J.P. Studied at R A M, pianoforte under Walter Macfarren, and composition under F. W. Davenport. Was Lady Goldsmid Scholar, 1885, Potter Exhibitioner, 1886, won the Sterndale Bennett Prize the same year, and the Lucas Medal for composition, 1889. Resident in Chertsey as composer and teacher. Associate, R A M., 1890
27Works—Cantatas: The Lay of the brown rosary (Mrs. Browning), 1890, Young Lochinvar, 1891, The sands of Corriemie, female voices, 1895; March in E, orchestra, Westminster Orchestral Society, 1889, Eight pieces, violin and pianoforte (Novello's albums). Songs—"So she went drifting," and others. Part-songs "Love has come," etc. Pianoforte pieces: "To Phyllis"; Short pieces for children, etc.
29Boyce, William, composer and organist, was born in London, 1710. Chorister in St. Paul's Cathedral under Charles King. Articled pupil to Maurice Greene, organist of St. Paul's. Organist of St. Peter's, Vere Street, 1734. Studied under Dr Pepusch. Organist (in succession to Kelway) of St. Michael's, Cornhill, 1736-68. Composer to Chapel Royal and the King, June, 1736. Conductor at meetings of choirs of Gloucester, Hereford, and Worcester, 1737. Organist of Allhallows the Great and the Less, Thames Street, 1749-69. Bac and Doc. of Music, Cambridge, 1749. Master of Royal Band of Music, 1775. One of the organists to Chapel Royal, 1758. He died at Kensington, London, February 7th, 1779. Buried in crypt, St. Paul's Cathedral.
31Works.—Peleus and Thetis, masque, by Lord Lansdowne, 17?; Solomon, serenata by Dr. Edward Moore, 1747; The Chaplet, a musical drama, London, 1745; David's lamentation over Saul and Jonathan, oratorio, by Lockman, 1736; Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, by Lockman; Ode for St. Cecilia's Day, by Vidal, Music to the Shepherd's Lottery, 1750;
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