The British Musical Biography

[E] Steggall, Charles, organist and com-
poser, born in London, June 3, 1826. After a
year's ^jrivate tuition on the organ, he entered
the R. A.M., 1847, and studied under Stern-
dale Bennett, afterwards his life-long friend.
In 1851 he accumulated the degrees of Mus.
Bac. and Mus. Doc, Cambridge, and was
appointed professor of harmony and organ at
the R.A.M., of which Institution he is a
Fellow. In 1848 he was appointed organist
of Christ Chapel, Maida Vale ; in 1855 of
Christ Church, Paddington ; and in 1864 the
organistship of Lincoln's Inn Chapel was
conferred upon him, which position he still
retains. While a student at the R.A.M., in
1849, he was consulted by Bennett on the
subject of the Bach Society, and from its for-
mation, October 27, 1849, to its dissolution,
1870, he held the office of Hon. Sec. At
Crosby Hall, in 1852, he gave two lectures on
" Music as applied to Religion " ; and October
18, 1864, delivered the inaugural lecture of
the College of Organists, of which institution
he was one of the founders. He has occasion-
ally lectured at other places, but his life's
work is at the R.A.M.

[W] Works. — Psalm 105, O give thanks, soli,
eight-part chorus, and orchestra ; Psalm 33,
Rejoice in the Lord (performed at R.A.M.,
and, 1864, Cambridge) ; Magnificat and Nunc
dimittis in C, and Cantate Domino and Deus
misereatur in C, for voices and orchestra ;
Morning and Evening Service in F, and
various service settings. Harvest anthem.
Praised be the Lord ; He was as the morning
star; Hear ye, and give ear; and others.
Instruction Book, and various compositions
for the organ. Editor of Church Psalmody
(1848) ; Six motets of J. S. Bach ; Musical
Editor (1889) of Hymns, Ancient and Modern;
Contributor to various collections.

[+] His youngest son, Reginald Steggall,
born in London, April 17, 1867, was educated
at the R.A.M. , of which he is an Associate,
and, since 1895, professor of the organ. In
1886 he was appointed to St. Anne's, Soho,
but he now acts as his father's assistant at
Lincoln's Inn Chapel. He has composed a
Festival Evening Service for voices and
orchestra ; various anthems ; Dramatic Scena,
" Alcestis " ; Songs, etc. ; a symphony ; Two
overtures ; a concert piece for organ and
orchestra ; various organ pieces ; a Mass for
voices, orchestra, and organ, etc.

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