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Williamson John Reynolds

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Williamson John Reynolds (22 October 1861 – 13 February 1922) was an English organist and composer.

Education

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Reynolds was born in Kentish Town, London. He was educated at Compton Place Road New College in Eastbourne, Sussex.[1] He graduated as Mus Bac in 1886 and Mus Doc in 1889.[2]

Appointments

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Compositions

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  • Magnificat for soli, chorus, strings and organ
  • Festival Te Deum, for soli, eight-part chorus and orchestra
  • Crossing the Bar
  • Allegretto pastorale for organ

References

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  1. ^ Census for England and Wales, 1881. Piece 1037, Folio: 78, Page Number: 4
  2. ^ Musicians of All Times: A Biographical Dictionary of Composers, Performers, and Writers on Music, Giving Place and Date of Birth and Death, and the Line of Work, of Five Thousand Musicians. J. Curwen & Sons. 1907. p. 120. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  3. ^ Pearce, Charles William (1909). Notes on old London city churches : their organs, organists, and musical associations. London: Vincent Music Company.
Cultural offices
Preceded by
Edward Henry Thorne
Organist of St Michael, Cornhill
1891–1900
Succeeded by
Preceded by Organist of St Martin in the Bull Ring
1900–1920
Succeeded by