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1BELCHER.
3"The Use of Organs and other instruments of music in Christian worship indefensible," Glasgow, 1866. "Instrumental Music unwarranted in the worship of God," Edinburgh, N.D. His father, the Rev. James Begg, D.D., minister of New Monkland, Lanarkshire, wrote a tract entitled "Treatise on the use of organs and other instruments of music in the worship of God," Glasgow, 1808, reprinted in his son's tract of 1866.
5Belcher, John, English writer, author of "Lectures on the History of Ecclesiastical Music," London, 1872.
7Belcher, William Thomas, organist and composer, born in Birmingham, March 8, 1827. Graduated Mus. B. Oxon, 1867; Mus D 1872. Organist of Great Barr Church, 1856, and subsequently of several churches in Birmingham, up to 1884, when he was appointed organist and choir-master at Holy Trinity, Bordesley, a position he still holds. Has given organ recitals in Birmingham and neighbouring towns. His son, W. E. Belcher, M.A., is deputy organist of the Leeds Town Hall, and teacher of music at Headingly, near Leeds.
9Works—Oratorio, The Sea of Galilee (MS.), Oxford, 1872, Cantata, The Fates, Oxford, 1867, Cantatas composed for the opening of Adderley and Aston Parks, Birmingham; Cantatina, Excelsior; Opera, Estelle. Church Music: Anthem for double choir, from Psalm 122; Anthems, Hymns, Chants, &c. Glees and part-songs, including a Jubilee Song—Fifty years glad blessings bringing—a copy of which was graciously accepted by the Queen, 1887 Pianoforte pieces, etc.
11Bell, John, composer and organist, was born at Gourock, in Renfrewshire. He studied music from an early age, and became A. Mus. T.C.L.; F F S C.; and Mus. Doc., Trinity College, Toronto. Has held the appointments of organist or conductor of psalmody in Westbourne Free Church; Springburn Parish Church; Anderston Parish Church; and St Vincent Parish Church, all in Glasgow. He also conducted a Select Choir, and acted as conductor of the Glasgow Temperance Choral Society; Cathcart Musical Association; Vale of Leven Choral Society; Carlisle Choral Society, and St. Andrew's Musical Association. For four or five years he was musical critic to the North British Daily Mail. Composer and arranger of about 150 anthems and part-songs; the 145th Psalm for soli, double chorus, and orchestra (degree exercise), etc.
13Bell, John Montgomerie, amateur composer, was born at Edinburgh, May 28, 1837. He is a writer to the signet. His compositions include anthems, songs, and hymn tunes, some of which have been published in various Scottish Church Hymnals
15Bellamy J., musician, compiled "A System of Divine Musick," 1745.
17Bellamy, Richard, bass singer and composer, was born about 1743. In 1771 he was appointed a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, and in 1773 he became a lay-vicar of Westminster Abbey. He graduated Mus. Bac., Cambridge, in 1775. He became a vicar-choral of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, in 1793, and succeeded Hudson, as almoner and master of the children, in 1793, a post he held till 1799. He died at London, September 11, 1813. Bellamy was one of the best bass singers of his day, and composed a Te Deum, A set of anthems, 1788; Six glees for three and four voices, 1789; and other works
19Bellamy, Thomas Ludford, bass vocalist, son of above, was born at Westminster, London, in 1770. He was a chorister in Westminster Abbey under Cooke. He studied singing under Tasca, and appeared as a concert vocalist in London till 1794. Stage manager of theatre in Dublin, 1794-97. He became part-proprietor of Chester, Lichfield, Manchester, and Shrewsbury theatres, 1800. Proprietor of Belfast, Londonderry, and Newry theatres, 1803. Sang in Covent Garden theatre, 1807-12, and at Drury Lane theatre, 1812-17. Choir-master at Chapel of Spanish Embassy, London, 1819. Bass Singer at Concert of Ancient Music. He died at London, January 3, 1843
21Works.—Songs and part-songs. Lyric poetry of glees, madrigals, catches, rounds, canons, and duets. London, 1840
23William Henry Bellamy (born in 1799—died at London, March 3, 1880), probably a relative of the above, composed A lady's page; The neglected lute, The pilgrim, and other songs.
25Bellasis, Edward, writer, born January 28, 1852. "Lancaster Herald." 1882. Author of Cherubini: memorials illustrative of his life, London, 1874. The Law of arms, 1880; The Machells of Crackenthorpe . . Kendal, 1886.; Memorials of Mr. Serjeant Bellasis, 1800-1873, London, 1893, etc. Songs: Alone I wandered; Ministering spirits; The haven; Consolation; Waiting for the morning; The two worlds; Tyre; Marionette pantomime; Pf music, etc.
27His brother, the Rev. Richard Bellasis of the Oratory, Edgbaston, Birmingham, is a musician, and occasionally conducts concerts.
29Bellerby, Edward Johnson, organist, pianist, and composer, born March 28, 1858, at Pickering, Yorkshire. Studied under Dr. E. G. Monk, of York Minster, 1876-80, and was assistant organist during most of that time. In 1879 he graduated Mus. Bac., Oxford, and Mus Doc., 1895. He was organist to Lord Hotham, 1877-8; of Selby Abbey Church, 1878-81; then appointed to Margate Parish Church, 1881; and in 1884 to Holy
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