The British Musical Biography

[E] Anderson, James Smith, organist and
composer, born at Crail, Fifeshire, June 30,
1853. Musical training, private. F.R.C.O. ;
Mus. Bac, Oxon., 1878. Has held various
organ appointments, including the Parish
Church, Abbey, 1877-9, and St. Andrew's
Parish Church. Edinburgh, from 1881. He
is teacher of pf. at Moray House Training
College and School ; and lecturer on harmony
and counterpoint at St. George's Classes,
Edinburgh ; both positions dating from 1892.
A skilful organist, he has rendered valuable
service at concerts. His compositions com-
prise Psalm 100, for soli, chorus, and orches-
tra ; operc'tas, "Hearts and homes" and
" Land of romance," which are published ;
as also some songs and pf. pieces. He also
revised the harmonies of the " Blackburn
tune book," and composed hymn tunes.

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