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1PEARSON.
3on musical subjects, illustrated by the members of Lichfield Cathedral choir. Died at Lichfield in July, 1883, at an advanced age.
5Pearson Arthur, organist and composer, born at Stanningley, near Leeds, April 22, 1866. He is organist at St. Paul's Church, Huddersfield; and also Borough organist. His cantata, "The Promised Land," was produced at New Wortley, November 29, 1885. He has composed other vocal music, and was editor of The Yorkshire Musician.
7Pearson, Henry Hugo. See Pierson, Henry Hugo.
9Pearson, Martin, composer, was born in the latter half of the 16th century. Master of the children of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1604. Mus. Bac., Oxon., 1613. He died in 1650, and left £100 to the poor of March, in the Isle of Ely.
11Works.—Private Musicke, or the first Booke of Ayres and Dialogues, containing Songs of 4, 5, and 6 parts of severall sorts, etc., 1604. "Mottecks, or grave chamber musicke, for voices and vials, with an organ part which may be performed on virginals, bass-lute, bandora, or Irish harp," 1630. Compositions in Leighton's "Teares," etc.
13Pearson, William Webster, composer and organist, born at Bishop Auckland, September 27, 1839. Chorister at York Minster, under Dr. Camidge. For many years he has been organist of the Parish Church of Elmham, Norfolk, and teacher of the violin at the Norfolk County School, Dereham; also conductor of Dereham Orchestral Society. He has composed church music, organ and pf. pieces, songs, etc., a cantata, "Voices of the Flowers," for ladies' voices, and a great number of part-songs, among which may be named, Blow, Western Wind, Stars of the Night, The Lake, 'Tis Morn, Coral Grove, Woods in Winter, The Anglers, and Autumn; also a set with orchestral accompaniment: The Iron Horse, Off to Sea, Lifeboat, Ocean, Ironfounders, etc. Humorous: A Ryghte Merrie Geste, Ben Bowley, Carrion Crow, etc. Songs for the Little Ones, Nursery Rhymes; many contributions to Novello's School Songs. Author of Notation of Vocal Music on the principle of the substitution of Pitch; and the National Method of Vocal Music for Elementary Schools, Manchester, 1874.
15Peattie, William, musician, compiler of "Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, adapted to the various metres used in the principal churches, chapels, and dissenting congregations in Scotland; to which is prefixed a compendious introduction, with some useful scales and examples, calculated to promote the improvement of sacred Music." Edinburgh, Oliver & Boyd, 1824, 6th edit.
17Peck, James, music publisher and engraver, established in London. He edited "Two Hundred and Fifty Psalm Tunes in Three Parts," 1798; collection of Hymn Tunes, Fugues, and Odes, 1799, 3 books; Miscellaneous Collection of Sacred Music, 1809; Beauties of Sacred Harmony, 1824; and composed glees, etc. He was succeeded in business by his son John, organist of St. Faith's, who issued in conjunction with his brother James, jun. (born at London, 1773), "Peck's Pocket Arrangement or general collection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes," London, 1833, 3 vols. The Union Tune Book being a collection of psalm and hymn tunes adapted for use in Sunday schools and congregations; to which is prefixed a short introduction to singing. London, 1837.
19Pede, or Peed, Thomas Thorpe, composer, pianist, and singer, born about 1825. Was a lecturer and teacher. Died at Margate, November 9, 1888, aged 63. Composed Waltzes for pf., op. 2 [1846]; Quadrilles, etc. Songs: Faith is over; I have not gold; Last request; Loving for aye; Old Hall clock.
21Peel, Rev. Frederick. Graduated Mus. Bac., Oxford, 1872. He was organist and music master at Reading School, Berks., 1871-5; and is now vicar of Heslington, near York. Composer of Psalm 145, for soli, chorus and orchestra; Anthems, services, hymn tunes; songs; organ and pf. pieces.
23Pegler, Daniel, amateur composer and pianist, was well-known in the early part of the present century as a performer of ability. He died at Colchester, December 29, 1876. Thalberg considered Pegler one of the finest semi-professional pianists in England. He had a very wonderful memory.
25Penna, Frederic, baritone vocalist and writer, born in London, July 15, 1831. Pupil of Sir George Smart. He was solo baritone at the Oratory, Brompton, for ten years; favourably known in the concert room; and appeared in opera for one season at Her Majesty's Theatre. He is professor of singing at the London Academy of Music, and widely known as a teacher and lecturer on voice training, etc. Author of an Essay on Singing, London, 1878; Vocal Exercises, to illustrate his method, 1888; Lecture, Mendelssohn's portrait of "Elijah," musically painted: his moral qualities, etc. His wife, Catherine Louisa Smith (died, London, December 27, 1880), was an excellent soprano vocalist, who with her sister Julia, gained much reputation for duet singing. These ladies were nieces of Catherine Stephens. His daughter, Catherine (Mrs. M. Hooper), was also a soprano. She sang at the Saturday Popular and Philharmonic Concerts, 1876; the Norwich Festival, etc., and was in much favour as a vocalist, Composed some songs, and organ music. She died June 6, 1894. William
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