The British Musical Biography

[E] May, Edward Collett, organist and
composer, was born at Greenwich, October 29,
1806. He studied music and the organ under
Adams, Potter, and Crivelh. Organist of
Greenwich Hospital, 1837-69. Professor of
Vocal Music in Queen's College, London.
He died at London, January 2, 1887. Author
of " Progressive Vocal Exercises for daily
practice," London [1853], and composer of
songs, etc. He was celebrated as an organist
and teacher.

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