The British Musical Biography

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Smallwood, William

[E] Smallwood, William, pianist, organist,
and composer, born at Kendal, December 31,
1831. Studied under Dr. Camidge and Henry
Phillips, and has been organist of Kendal
Parish Church from 1847. Composer of an
immense number of pf. pieces, chiefly for use
in teaching, such as Home Treasures ; Flowers
of Melody ; Youthful Pleasures, etc. ; also of
anthems, hymns, and songs. Author of a
Pianoforte Tutor that has had a large cir-
culation. Another musician of the name,
F. W. Smallwood, was appointed organist
to the Earl of Breadalbane, Taymouth Castle,
in 1885 ; and in 1890, organist of the Town
Hall, Alloa, N.B.

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