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British Musical Biography: A Dictionary of Musical Artists, Authors and …, 1897
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1BROWN.
3lection of Psalm Tunes, in four parts," Glasgow, 1700.
5Brown, William, musician, of 18th century, was a teacher in Glasgow, and precentor in the Wynd Church (St. George's Parish Church), which he resigned in 1807. He compiled "The Precentor, or an easy introduction to Church Music, with a choice collection of Psalm Tunes"… 6th ed., 1799, originally issued in 1776, by John McLachlan.
7Brown-Borthwick, Rev. Robert, clergyman and amateur musician; was born at Aberdeen, May 18th, 1840. Son of William Brown, Esq., of H.M. Civil Service, Aberdeen, who was an amateur musician, well-known at the concerts of that city. Ordained deacon in 1865. Ordained priest, 1866. Curate of Sudely Manor, Gloucestershire, and Chaplain to the Winchcomb Union. Curate of Evesham, Worcestershire, and assistant-minister of Quebec Chapel, London. Mr. Brown-Borthwick assumed additional surname of Borthwick on his marriage in 1868 to Grace (D. 1884), only surviving daughter of the late, and sister of the present, John Borthwick, Esq., of Borthwick Castle, and Crookston, Midlothian. Incumbent of Holy Trinity, Grange-in-Borrowdale, Cumberland, 1869-72. Vicar of All Saints, Scarborough, 1872. Chaplain for a few years to the Bishop of Aberdeen. Vicar of St. John's, Clapham. Died March 17th, 1894.
9Works.—Supplemental hymn and tune book (Novello), containing contributions by Goss, Sullivan, Stainer, E. J. Hopkins, and J. B. Calkin, four editions. Twelve Kyries. Kyries and Sanctuses, edited. Blessed are the dead, anthem. Words of "Church hymns" (with the Bishop of Bedford (Dr. W. How), Rev. J. Ellerton, Rev. B. Compton), the hymn book issued by the S.P.C.K. Select hymns for church and home, Edin.. 1871. The History of the Princes de Condé, by H.R.H. le duc d'Aumale, translated, London, 8vo, 2 vols. Life and works of Stephen Heller, by H. Barbedette, translated, London. Hymns, contributed to various collections. Sermons on various subjects, as "Art in worship," "The praise of God," etc., all published.
11Browne, James A., violinist, conductor, and writer on music; born at Woolwich, May 9th, 1838. Joined the Royal Artillery Band in 1848, as a singing-boy, and received instruction on the flute and violin; was appointed solo flutist in the band in 1864, and from that date was similarly engaged in London theatres, concerts, and the Handel and other festivals. Appointed band-master, Royal Horse Artillery, in 1870, retiring on a pension in 1878, when he accepted the post of band-master to the South Metropolitan Schools, Sutton. Musical Director, Royal Court Theatre, London, 1880-1; Conductor of the Orchestral Festival Services, St. Agnes, Kennington Park, 1881-94; teacher of the violin. Started the Surrey Musical Journal (which existed only for six months), in 1885; became sub-editor British Musician, 1898; sole editor, 1895; proprietor and editor, 1896. His published works include; Military band arrangements; a part-song, "The dragoons"; songs; March, "Cleopatra," an oboe solo. In MS. he has a drawing-room oratorio; an opera; a string quartet, and some dramatic music. Author of The north-west passage [1860]; History of the Royal Artillery [1865]; and papers on bands and music in the Service Advertiser [1884]; and the Surrey Musical Journal, etc., etc.
13BROWNSMITH.
15Kennington Park, 1881-94; teacher of the violin. Started the Surrey Musical Journal (which existed only for six months), in 1885; became sub-editor British Musician, 1898; sole editor, 1895; proprietor and editor, 1896. His published works include; Military band arrangements; a part-song, "The dragoons"; songs; March, "Cleopatra," an oboe solo. In MS. he has a drawing-room oratorio; an opera; a string quartet, and some dramatic music. Author of The north-west passage [1860]; History of the Royal Artillery [1865]; and papers on bands and music in the Service Advertiser [1884]; and the Surrey Musical Journal, etc., etc.
17Browne, Lennox, surgeon and writer on the voice, born at London, in 1841. He was the son of a distinguished surgeon. Educated at Edinburgh and London. F.R.C.S., Edin., 1873; M.R.C.S., Eng., 1863. Member of numerous medical societies, and surgeon to various musical societies. Author of "The throat and its diseases," London, 1878, 4th ed., 1893. "Voice, song, and speech, a complete manual for singers and speakers," London (Low), 1883; 15th ed. 1892. Written in conjunction with E. Behnke. "The child's voice; its treatment with regard to after development," London, 1885 (with Behnke). "Voice, use, and stimulants," 1885. "Mechanism of hearing," 1889, etc. "Science and singing," 1884.
19Browne, Richard, medical writer, who was an apothecary at Oakham. Author of "Medicina musica; or a mechanical essay on the effects of singing, musick, and dancing, on human bodies; to which is annexed a new essay on the nature and cure of the spleen and vapours," London, 1729.
21Browne, Thomas (Tom), violinist, born at Newcastle in 1812? Studied under Elia-son, and theory with T. Severn, and French Flowers. In the band of Her Majesty's Theatre; Sacred Harmonic Society, etc. Popular as a teacher, and composer of dance music, his "Helena Waltz" having had a great circulation. Of his songs, "On the swelling deep," deserves mention. Died in London, August 10, 1884.
23Brownsmith, John Leman, organist, was born at Westminster, in 1809. Chorister at Westminster Abbey under Greatorex, with whom he studied the organ. Organist of St. John's Church, Waterloo Road, London, 1829, an appointment he was compelled to resign when made Lay-vicar of Westminster Abbey, in 1838, because the vestry refused to allow him to have a deputy when on duty at the Abbey. Organist to Sacred Harmonic Society, 1848; organist at Handel Festivals of 1857, 1859, 1862, and 1865; organist of St. Gabriel, Pimlico. He died at London, Sept. 14, 1866.
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