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1CALLOW.
3London, August 5, 1882 Was organist of St Barnabas', and teacher in London, for a considerable period. Among his various compositions may be named the following — Pianoforte—Elegant Extracts from Mendelssohn, Favourite Marches, etc. An enormous number of arrangements of classical works for pf. solo and duet A selection of Glees for three voices. Songs, part-songs, etc. "A Few Facts in the Life of Handel," London, 1859.
5His son, WILLIAM ROBERT STUART (born in 1852, died 1886), was also a musician. Another of the name, WILLIAM CALLCOTT, a violinist, was born about 1800. He was principal violinist at H M Theatre for many years, and afterwards musical director of the Adelphi, Olympic, and Astley's Theatres He died at Gravesend, November 6, 1878 aged 78 He was father of William and Albert Callcott, the scenic artists.
7Callow, Mrs., see sub. Smart, Henry.
9Calvert, Thomas, Scottish musician of the latter part of the 18th and beginning of the 19th centuries. Published "A Collection of marches, quicksteps, strathspeys, and reels," Edinburgh, n d.
11Cambridge, Frederick, organist and composer, born at South Runcton, Norfolk, March 29, 1841. Received his early musical training at Norwich Cathedral under Dr. Buck, subsequently studying harmony under Molique In 1862, he was appointed organist and choirmaster to St Columba's College, Dublin, removing to St. Mary's, Leicester, in 1866, and to the Parish Church, Croydon, in 1868, holding this position to the present time Conductor of Croydon Vocal Union, and of Festivals of Croydon Church Choirs, 1882, etc. Is honorary local examiner for R C M. Graduated Mus Bac, Durham, 1893. He won the prize of ten guineas offered by the Nottingham Anacreontic Society for the best Glee, in 1863; and among his published compositions are, a Communion Service in C (1864) Anthems—Not unto us; I was in the Spirit, Offertory sentences, hymn-tunes, chants, etc. Postlude in D, organ; pianoforte pieces, etc
13Cameron, Andrew Robertson, amateur musician and physician, born at Logie Coldstone, Scotland, in 1838 Educated at Aberdeen University. Settled in Australia as a medical practitioner in 1867. Died at Richmond, near Sydney, N S W., October 18, 1876. He composed some overtures and vocal music and acted as critic for various journals.
15Camidge, John, composer and organist, was born about 1734 Chorister in York Cathedral He studied under Greene and Handel, and was organist of York Cathedral, 1756-1808. He died at York, April 25, 1808. Buried S Olave's Churchyard, York
17CAMPBELL.
19WORKS—Six Easy Lessons for the Harpsichord, York, n d., Glees; Miscellaneous works for the Harpsichord, Church music and songs, etc.
21Camidge, Matthew, composer and organist, son of the above, was born at York, in 1758. He studied under Dr. Nares at the the Chapel Royal, and was organist of York Cathedral, 1803-1842. He died at York, October 23, 1844. Buried S. Olave's Churchyard.
23WORKS.—Collection of Tunes adapted to Sandy's version of the Psalms, York, 1789, Sunday Hymns, the words by the Rev. W. Mason, York [1795]. Musical Companion to the Psalms used in the Church of St Michael le Belfry, and most of the churches in York and its vicinity, n d. [1830] Method of instruction in music by questions and answers, n d.; Twenty-four original psalm and hymn tunes, n d., Cathedral Music, [1790]; Sonatas for the pf., Op. 8-9, etc Instructions for the pianoforte or harpsichord and eight sonatas [1795]. Marches for the pf. Glees and songs.
25Camidge, John, composer and organist, son of Matthew, was born at York, in 1790 He studied under his father Bac. Mus., Camb, 1812 Doc Mus., Camb., 1819. Doc. Mus, Lambeth, 1855. Organist of York Cathedral, 1844-1859. He died at York, September 29, 1859
27WORKS.—Cathedral Music, consisting of a Service . Anthems and 50 Double Chants, 1828. Six Glees for 3 and 4 voices, n.d., etc.
29His son, THOMAS SIMPSON CAMIDGE, was deputy organist at York Minster from 1848 to 1859. Afterwards organist of St. Naviour's, York; Hexham Abbey, 1882; Swindon Parish Church, 1889; and Swansea. JOHN CAMIDGE, son of T. S. Camidge, is organist of Beverley Minster, and has composed "Marsyas and Apollo," a musical panorama for chorus and orchestra, Bridlington, 1896.
31Campbell, Rev. A., author of "Two papers on Church music, read before the Liverpool Ecclesiastical Musical Society," Liverpool, 1854
33Campbell, Alexander, writer and musician. Was born at Tombea, on Loch Lubnaig, Callander, February 22nd, 1764. He was educated at Callander Grammar School. He studied music at Edinburgh under Tenducci, and was a teacher of pf. in Edinburgh. Organist in the non-juring chapel, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh. Was musical instructor of Sir Walter Scott He died at Edinburgh, May 15th, 1824.
35WORKS.—An introduction to the history of poetry in Scotland, … Edinburgh, 1798. Sangs of the Lowlands of Scotland, carefully compared with the original editions, and embellished with characteristic designs com-
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