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1DANIEL.
3about 1833, and in 1843 he settled in New York as a teacher. He died at New York, June 21, 1881. He edited "The National Psalmody of the Church of Scotland, a collection of the most esteemed psalm and hymn tunes . . . " [1837], 2nd ed. [1843]. Composed, also, part-songs, songs, and pf. music. JAMES DANIEL (Aberdeen, July 24, 1810—February 17, 1889), probably a brother of the foregoing, was a music-engraver and editor. He issued "A Collection of Reels, Strathspeys, slow airs, etc," Aberdeen [1840].
5Daniel, Rev. Richard Blackburne, curate of Tickenhall, Derby, 1878, and formerly organist of the parish churches of St. Mary Bredin and St. Mary Bredman, Canterbury. Author of "Chapters on Church Music," London: Elliot Stock, 1894.
7Danneley, John Feltham, writer, pianist, and composer, born at Oakingham, Berkshire, 1786. He studied under C. Knyvett, S. Webbe, Woelfl, and C. Neate. Resided in Hampshire as teacher till 1812. Organist of Church of St. Mary of the Tower, Ipswich, 1812. Visited Paris, and studied under Reicha and Pradher, 1816. He died at London, 1836.
9WORKS.—A set of twelve Italian duets; Glees and songs; Pf. music. An Introduction to the Elementary Principles of Thorough Bass and classical music, Ipswich, 1820; An Encyclopædia, or Dictionary of Music, London, 1825; A Musical Grammar, comprehending the principles and rules of the science, London, 1826.
11Danyl, or Daniel, John, composer, of the latter part of the 16th and beginning of the 17th centuries. He is supposed to have been the brother of Daniel, the poet, and was a Bachelor of Music, Oxon., 1604. He published "Songs for the Lute, Viol, and Voyce," London, 1606, and others of his compositions are preserved in MS.
13Darnton, Charles, organist and composer, born in London, October 10, 1836. Many years organist of Park Chapel, Camden Town. Composer of the sacred cantatas, "The Star of Bethlehem" (1893); "The Song of Creation;" "Abraham" (1895); "Spring-time and Harvest" (1895). Pastoral cantata, "Village Life," performed, London, 1891. Anthems for Church and Home; various anthems, etc.; Sacred songs. Compiler of "Comprehensive Psalmody" (London, 1866).
15Dart, Henry John Baker, organist, born at Torquay, March 5, 1854. Chorister at St. Luke's Church there, 1866-8; organist, St. Michael's Mission Church, 1868; and Christ Church, Ellacombe, 1873. In 1875 he removed to London, and later on studied at the London Academy of Music, under Dr. E. J. Hopkins, J. F. Barnett, and E. H. Turpin, his earlier teachers having been Charles Fowler and T. Craddock. Conductor, 1877-80, of the North London Philharmonic Society, at the concerts of which more than one important work was given for the first time in London. In 1879 he was appointed organist of St. John's, Waterloo Road, where he organised the series of recitals and oratorio performances that became famous. In 1893 he resigned that post for the parish church (St. James's), of Paddington, where he is still in office. He is A.R.C.O. and Professor at the London Academy of Music. He has written a Sonata for organ and trombone, performed at St. John's, February, 1884; Concert allegro for organ. A setting of Psalm 84, for soli, chorus, and organ, was produced at the Church of St. John, March, 1893. A morning and evening Service in D is published.
17DAVENPORT.
19Darwall, Rev. John, clergyman and composer, was born at Haughton, Staffordshire, in January, 1731. He was educated at Manchester and Oxford, where he graduated in 1756. In 1769 he became vicar of Walsall, and died there December 18, 1789. He composed the Psalm tune, "Darwall's" and many others not so well known.
21Dauney, William, musician and antiquary, born at Aberdeen, October 27, 1800. Educated at Dulwich and Edinburgh University. Called to the Scottish Bar, 1823. Solicitor-General for British Guiana, at Demerara, 1838. He died at Georgetown, Demerara, July 28, 1843.
23WORK.—Ancient Scottish Melodies from a manuscript of the reign of King James VI., with Introductory Inquiry (Skene Manuscript), Edinburgh, 1838.
25In the preface to this work, Dauney covers an amount of ground previously unattempted either by Tytler, Ritson, or Stenhouse, and displays much judgment and learning in the general handling of his subject.
27Davenport, Francis William, composer, born at Wilderslow, near Derby, 1847. Educated at University College, Oxford. Pupil of Sir G. A. Macfarren, whose son-in-law he afterwards became. Appointed Professor of Harmony and Composition, R.A.M., 1879, and subsequently elected an Honorary Member of the same. He is also a Professor at the Guildhall School of Music. His compositions number two Symphonies in D minor and G, the first winning the prize in the Symphony Competition at the Alexandra Palace, 1876. Also an overture, "Twelfth Night," produced at the Viard-Louis Concerts, St. James's Hall, February 18, 1879; and a prelude and fugue for orchestra, performed at the Crystal Palace, November 1, 1879. His other works include a trio in B flat, op. 5, for pf. and strings (Monday Popular Concerts, January 31, 1881); six pieces for pf. and violoncello; French songs, for children;
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