The British Musical Biography

[E] Phillips, Thomas, tenor vocalist, lecturer
and composer, born in I^ondon, 1774. Member
of a Monmouthshire family. Lectured and
sang at concerts during his lifetime. Made
liis debut at Covent Garden, as Philip in the
" Castle of Andalusia," 1796. Author of
" Elementary Principles and Practices for
Singing," London [1830]. Composer of a few
songs, part-songs and glees. Crows in a corn-
field ; Faded wreath ; Why tarries my love,
etc. He also compiled "The ilentor's Harp,"
moral ballads by T. H. Bayly ; " Improved
Psalmody for the Church and the Chamber."
Also an arrangement of Linley's " Duenna."
He was accidentally killed at Hartford,
Cheshire, while leaving or entering a train in
motion, October 27, 1841.

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