The British Musical Biography

[E] Lee, Ernest Markham, composer and
organist, born at Cambridge, June, 1874.
Entered the choir of Clare College at the age
of nine, receiving instruction from W. C.
Dewberry, the college organist. Graduated
Mus. Bac. and B.A., Cambridge, 1894, and
became F.R.C.O. the same year. In 1890,
was ajjpointed organist of St. Matthew's,
Cambridge ; in 1894, organist of Emmanuel
College, holding, 1896, likewise a similar post
at All Saints', Woodford Crreen. Began com-
position when fourteen, his first publication
being a carol. Musical Herald Prize. His
compositions comprise. Psalm 98, for soprano
solo, chorus, strings, and organ ; Cantatas :
A stormy night at sea (produced, 1893) ;
" Jael," an ode in honour of the birth of
Prince Edward of York (published 1896). A
Comedy 0|)era, " Alicia " ; Songs, part-songs,
etc.

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