The British Musical Biography

[E] Oswald, James, musician and editor,
born in Scotland about 1710-1711. He was a
dancing-master in Dunfermline, and after-
wards a teacher of music and dancing in
Edinburgh. He settled in London in 1742,
and was engaged in business as a music-seller
at the Pavement, St. Martin's Churchyard.
He became chamber composer to George III.
in 1761. He died at Knebworth, Herts., in
1769, aged 58.

[W] Works. — A Curious Collection of Scots
tunes for a violin, bass viol, or Germa,n flute,
with a thorough-bass for the harpsichord,
Edinburgh, n.d. [c. 1740]. Collection of
curious Scots tunes for a violin, German flute,
or harpsichord, London, n.d. [c. 1742] . The
Caledonian Pocket Companion, containing a
favourite collection of Scotch tunes, with
variations for the German flute or violin,
London [c. 1742-1759] , issued in 12 books,
forming 2 volumes of 6 books each. Six
pastoral solos for a violin and violoncello,
with a thorough-bass for the organ or harpsi-
chord, London, n.d. Sis Songs compos'd in
the Scotch taste, for a person of distinction.
Humbly inscribed to Her Grace the Dutchess
of Hamilton, London, n.d. [1750] . Airs for
the Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter,
London, n.d., issued in 4 parts. Collection of
Scots tunes, with variations. .. London, n.d.
Ten Favourite Songs, sung by Miss Formantel,
at Ranelagh, London, n.d. Fifty-five marches
for the Militia. .. London, n.d. Collection of
the best old Scotch and English songs set for
the voice, with accompaniments and thorough
bass for the harpsichord, London, n.d.

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