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1BRUCE.
3Bruce, John, violinist and composer, was a native of Braemar, and according to Burns, who knew him well, "a red-wud (i.e., stark-mad) Highlander." He settled in Dumfries after the rebellion of 1745, in which he took part, and died there December 31 1785. He is generally regarded as the composer of the air usually sung to "Whistle o'er the lave o't"
5Bruce, John Collingwood, M.A., LL D., D.C.L., F.S.A., historian of the Roman Wall, and author of numerous books on the Roman occupation of Britain, and mediæval life upon Tyne-side. He was a great authority on the subject of the Northumbrian Pipes, and read a paper relating to them at the Conference of Musicians, held at Newcastle-on-Tyne, in January, 1892. He died in that town, April 5, 1892, aged 86
7Bruce, Thomas, musician, of 18th century, was a schoolmaster in the Cowgate of Edinburgh. Author of "The Common tunes, or Scotland's Church Musick made plain, with a description of the antiquity, use, authors and inventors of Musick" Edinburgh, 1726; 2nd ed. n.d.
9Bryan, Cornelius, organist and composer, born at Bristol, about 1775. He held the appointments of organist of St Mark's, and St Mary, Redcliffe, Bristol. Died at Bristol, March 18, 1840, from the effects of a fall
11Works.—Lundy, operetta, 1840 Collection of the most esteemed Psalm Tunes, ancient and modern. . interspersed with a few original compositions, 1830 Effusions for the organ, containing eight voluntaries, one hundred interludes and three psalms. n.d.
13Bryce, Rev. ? divine and writer who lived in Belfast. Author of "A Rational Introduction to Music, being an attempt to simplify the first principles of the science," London, 1845
15Bryne, Albert (or Albertus), composer and organist, who flourished in the 17th century, and was born about 1621, and died in 1669. He was a pupil of John Tomkins, whom he succeeded as organist of St Paul's Cathedral in 1638. Afterwards, he became organist of Westminster Abbey. His compositions appear in Boyce, Clifford, and some are in MS in the British Museum. They consist of services, anthems, and organ music. His name is variously spelt, Brian, Bryan, etc.
17Bryson, John, musician, who flourished during latter part of 18th century. He was manager to Robert Bremner at the Harp and Hautboy, Edinburgh, from 1769, and succeeded him in the business in 1789, carrying it on till 1818. Published "A Curious selection of favourite Scots tunes, with variations; to which are added upwards of fifty favourite Irish airs for a German flute or violin, with a bass for the harpsichord or violincello," Edin. [1791].
19BUCKLEY.
21Buchanan, Thomas, surgeon and author. Author of "Physiological Illustrations of the organ of hearing, more particularly of the secretion of cerumen and its effects in rendering auditory perceptions accurate and acute" London, 1828.
23Buck, Percy Carter, organist, born at West Ham, Essex, 1871. Educated at Merchant Taylors School Chorister at West Ham Parish Church. Pupil of Dr. C. J. Frost, and F. Davenport, at Guildhall School of Music; and later, winner of an organ scholarship, R.C.M., studying under Dr. Hubert Parry, C. H. Lloyd, and (S11) Walter Parratt. Prize-winner for composition, Stratford Musical Festivals, 1887-8 F.R.C.O., A.R.C.M., Mus B, Oxford, 1892, and qualified by Examination for Mus D, 1893 Organist at Surbiton, Worcester College, Oxford, Music-master, Rugby School; and on the death of Mr C. W. Lavington (Oct 1895), appointed organist and choirmaster of Wells Cathedral. He has published an organ sonata in E flat, and some trios for female voices, and has written songs, and is joint author (with Rev. Dr Mee, and F C Woods,) of "Ten years of University music in Oxford" (Oxford. Bowden, 1894).
25Buck, Zechariah, organist and composer, born at Norwich, Sept 9, 1798. He was a chorister in Norwich Cathedral, under Garland and Beckwith Organist and choirmaster of Norwich Cathedral, from 1828 to 1877 Mus. Doc, Cantuar, 1853. He acquired great fame as a trainer of boys' voices. Died Newport, Essex, August 5, 1879
27Works.—Anthems. Come hither, angel tongues invite (1849); I heard a voice from heaven, O Lord, give Thy holy spirit. Eight chants in Farr's collection
29Buckenham, J——, of Bramfield, musician of 18th century, issued "Psalm-singer's Devout Exercises, containing (1) new and compleat introduction to the grounds of Musick; (2) Select collection of Church Musick; (3) Two chanting tunes; (4) Sixteen anthems and alphabetical glossary"
31Buckland, Henry, tenor vocalist, was a vicar-choral at St. Paul's Cathedral, and master of the choristers. He conducted the annual festivals of the Charity children, at St. Paul's, 1863-7; also the special evening services held there. A very good concert singer. He died in London, August 13, 1867, at the age of 41.
33Buckley, Mrs., born Olivia Dussek, pianist and writer, born in London in 1799. Daughter of J. L. Dussek, was taught by her mother, and appeared in public at the age of eight. Organist of Kensington Parish Church, from 1840. Died in London, in 1847. Author of "Musical Truths," London, 1843; two books of "Fairy songs and ballads for the
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