The British Musical Biography

[E] Belcher, William Thomas, organist and
composer, born in Birmingham, March 8, 1827.
Graduated Mus. B. Oxon., 1867; Mus. D. 1872.
Organist of Great Barr Church, 1856, and sub-
sequently of several churches in Birmingham,
up to 1884, when he was appointed organist
and choir-master at Holy Trinity, Bordesley,
a position he still holds. Has given organ re-
citals in Birmingham and neighbouring towns.
His son, W. E. Belcher, M.A., is deputy organ-
ist of the Leeds Town Hall, and teacher of
music at Headingly, near Leeds.

[W] Works. — Oratorio, The Sea of Galilee
(MS.), Oxford, 1872 ; Cantata, The Pates,
Oxford, 1867 ; Cantatas composed for the
opening of Adderley and Aston Parks, Bir-
mingham ; Cantatina, Excelsior ; Oj)era, Es-
telle. Church Music : Anthem for double
choir, from Psalm 122 ; Anthems, Hymns,
Chants, &c. Glees and part-songs, including a
Jubilee Song — Fifty years glad blessings bring-
ing — a copy of which was graciously accepted
by the Queen, 1887. Pianoforte pieces, etc.

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