The British Musical Biography

[E] Smith, William Seymour, composer,
baritone vocalist, and organist, born at
Marlow, Bucks., August 20, 1836. Studied
singing under Balfe, and organ, pf., and com-
position with C. E. Horsley. Was organist
of Hampstead Parish Church, some time
from 1862 ; Musical lecturer at the Royal
Polytechnic, Loudon. At present time Pro-
fessor of Singing, R.C.M. His entertainment,
" Musical Sketches," was given in London
and the provinces with much success.

[W] Works. — Cantatas : Joshua, 1887 ; The
Fairies' Festival, and May Time, female
voices. The Moon, ode for female voices.
Songs : The Rovers ; Loving Hands ; I am
thine, etc. Cavatina, violin and pf. Three
Illustrations of Shakespeare ; Six pieces in
classic form ; Dorothy ; and other pieces for
pf. ; Andante for organ, etc.

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