The British Musical Biography

[E] Perkins, Charles Williain, organist,
born at Birmingham, October 4, 1855. Studied
the organ under Andrew Deakin ; and piano-
forte and composition under Dr. Heap. Held
the appointment of organist at Wretham Road
Church, Handsworth, until 1884, when he
went to London as assistant to Dr. Bridge,
at Westminster Abbey. He studied with Dr.
Bridge for some time, and held appointments
successively at Immanuel Church, Streatham
Common, and St. Michael's, Paddington. In
June, 1888, he was elected organist of Bir-
mingham Town Hall, an office he still holds.
He is widely known as an organ player, and
and has given recitals at the Crystal Palace,
St. George's Hall, Liverpool, etc. ; while his
services are in great request at organ open-
ings. He gives weekly free recitals in the
Birmingham Town Hall, and has introduced
many famous organists to the Birmingham
public. He has ofiiciated as organist at the
Birmingham Festivals since 1888.

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