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1ALLISON.
3Holmes Studied at Leipzig Cons 1862-65, gaining, in the last year, the first prize for general proficiency, his teachers being Plaudy, E F Richter, C' Reinecke, Hauptmann, and Moscheles. Commenced giving concerts in London, July, 1865, and has since appeared in various towns in the provinces. Resident as teacher in Manchester. Was elected Associate of the R A M., 1862, and Member in 1880. Graduated Mus Bac, Cantab., 1877, Mus Doc., Dublin, the same year. Appointed one of Her Majesty's Examiners in Music, Intermediate Education Board for Ireland, 1884.
5Works.—Cantatas—1871-74 Setting of Psalms ex, cxvii, and cxxxiv., for solo, chorus, and string orchestra, 1876, all in MS. Anthems, songs, and part-songs. Symphony for Orchestra, 1875. Suite for Orchestra Concerto in D. Pf. and Orchestra, composed in 1870, performed 1877, and at the concert of the Westminster Orchestral Society, December 9, 1891, and a second concerto, performed Manchester, February 1891, all in MS. Quartet, strings, 1865. Concert Duet for two Pianofortes, 1865. Studies and Concert Pieces, Sonata for the Organ, 1865, published 1879. Marches and various other pieces.
7Allison, or Alison, Richard, composer, who flourished in the latter part of the 16th century, and died early in the 17th century. He published "The Psalms of David in meter, the plainsong being the common tune to be sung and plaide upon the lute, orpharyon, citterne or base viol, severally or altogether, the singing part to be either tenor or treble to the instrument, according to the nature of the voyce, or for four voyces, etc. Lond. 1591." "An houre's recreacion in Musick, apt for instruments and voyces… Lond. 1606. He was one of the composers who harmonised the tunes in Thomas Este's "Whole Booke of Psalms," 1592.
9Allitsen, Frances, vocalist and composer of the present time. Made her debut at Grosvenor Hall, July, 1882; and has since sung at various concerts. She has composed six songs (Tennyson); eight songs (Home); After long years; Mary Hamilton; In times of old; Warning; False or true, and others. Emma Allitsen, her sister, is a contralto vocalist, pupil of the late J. P. Guldberg. Has appeared at, and given concerts in London. Was a professor of singing at the Blackheath Conservatoire.
11Allon, Rev. Henry, Congregational minister and musician, born at Welton, near Hull, October 13, 1818. He was educated at Cheshunt College, Herts., and was minister of Union Chapel, Islington, from 1841 till 1892. He also acted as editor of the British Quarterly Review. He died at Islington, London, April 16, 1892.
13Works.—Congregational Psalmist, edited with Dr. Gauntlett, Lond 1898, also 1860-79 four sections, and numerous other editions. Book of chants, 1860. Book of church anthems, 1872. Children's worship hymns, 1878. Church song in its relations to church life, Lond 1862. The worship of the church, 1870 (In Reynolds' "Ecclesia").
15Alpress
17Alon, Erskine, composer, son of Dr. Henry Alon, born at Canterbury, London, 1861. Educated at Reading and Ten. Coll. Cambridge. Studied music under W. H. Birch and other masters, and later under F. Gorder. Resident in London.
19Works. Comic opera, MS. Cantatas—May Margaret, Op. 17, 1889. Anne of Lochroyan, Op. 20, 1890, produced by the Philharmonic Society, May 18, 1891. The Child of Iche, Op. 23, 1891, produced Islington, Dec. 18, 1891; The Maid of Colomay, Op. 24, 1891; Sir Nicholas (choral ballade, 1891); and The Oak of Gersmar, 1891. MS. & not Op. 3, 5. Twelve songs, Op. 7. Album of old English songs, Op. 10, 18, 21, 28, and 31; Ten love songs, Op. 18. Six part-songs, Op. 11; Albums of songs (work by Julia Radford), Op. 9, 27, 29, and 31; Twelve songs, duets, and part-songs. Instrumental & chamber music: Quintet in C, pf. and trio, & Op. 35; Trio, Op. 22; Sonatas, pf. and violin, in F, Op. 19, in G, Op. 21. Piano trio No. 2; Sonatas, in C and G minor, Op. 11 and 12; The Months, twelve pieces, Op. 4. Three sets of European dances, Op. 16, 29, and 31 (also for orchestra); Suite in F minor, Op. 26; Ballet music, and other pieces, in dance rhythms, &c.
21Allum, Charles Edward, organist and conductor, born at Great Marlow, Bucks., June 27, 1852. Studied under Mr. Yates, organist of Bishop's Abbey, and afterwards was pupil and assistant of the late W. H. Thurgood. Graduated Mus. Bac., 1874, Mus. Doc., 1887, Dublin. In 1871 he was appointed organist and choirmaster of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Stirling, and also conductor of the Stirling Choral Society. By his energy and ability the musical services and the choral were greatly improved, and the church was raised to more than local importance. The first performance in Scotland of Gounod's "Mireille," took place under his direction, December 11, 1881. He holds the appointment of organist of the Public Halls, Stirling, and Town Hall, Alloa. His compositions include a setting of Ps. 84, and a short oratorio, "The Deliverance of Israel"; only some church music, and transcriptions for the organ, have been published. Author of The Complete Scale and Arpeggio Manual (Wickins). Dr. Allum holds the rank of Captain in the 4th Stirlingshire Volunteer Battalion. one of two readings
22Allum, Charles Edward, organist and conductor, born at Great Marlow, Bucks., June 27, 1852. Studied under Mr. Yates, organist of Bishop's Abbey, and afterwards was pupil and assistant of the late W. H. Thurgood. Graduated Mus. Bac., Lond., 1876. 1887, Dublin. In 1871 he was appointed organist and choirmaster of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Stirling, and also conductor of the Stirling Choral Society. By his energy and ability the musical services and the church were greatly improved, and the "choral" was raised to more than local import. "The first performance in Scotland of Gounod's 'Maurice,' took place under his direction, December 11, 1881. He holds the appointment of organist of the Public Halls, Stirling, and Town Hall, Alloa. His compositions include a setting of Ps. 84, and a short oratorio, "The Deliverance of Israel"; only some church music, and transcriptions for the organ, have been published. Author of The Complete Scale and Arpeggio Manual (Wickins). Dr. Allum holds the rank of Captain in the 4th Stirlingshire Volunteer Battalion. one of two readings
24Alpress H. G. Rivers, violinist, born in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, in 1861. He

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