The British Musical Biography

[E] Banister, Charles William, composer
and teacher, born 1768, died 1831. He com-
posed " Twelve Psalm and Hymn Tunes,"
London, 1792; "Four Moral Pieces," London
[1803] ; " Star of Bethlehem," song, etc.
His son, Henry Joshua, edited " Complete
edition of the Vocal Music of C. W. Banister,"
London, 1881-33, in 21 numbers.

[+] His son, Henry Joshua (born London,
1803 ; died London, 1847), was a violoncello
player and author, who performed at most of
the principal concerts in his day. He pub-
lished " Tutor's Assistant for the Violoncello,"
N.D. ; One hundred and fifty Lessons for the
Violoncello," London [1846] ; also " Lessons
on Double-notes " and " Exercises on the use
of the thumb." He also wrote "Domestic
Music for the wealthy, or a plea for the art
and its professors," London [1843] .

[+] Another son, Joseph (1812-1890), was a
violinist, and for many years was a member
of the Philharmonic Society.

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