The British Musical Biography

[E] Taylor, Ebenezer William, organist
and composer, born at Staffoid, November
26, 1851. Began to study music when six
years old, afterwards articled to G. Townshend
Smith, of Hereford Cathedral, and sub-
sequently studied with Dr. C. W. Corfe,
at Oxford. Graduated Mus. Bac, 1876 ;
Mus. Doc, 1883, Oxford ; F.R.C.O., 1879.
Appointed organist of St. Thomas', Stafford,
1872 ; and of St. Mary's, 1880. Hon. local
examiner for R.C.jM. His compositions coni-
prise an oratorio, " St. Stephen " ; a cantata.
"God our Refuge"; service for Holy Com-
munion ; songs, pf. pieces, etc. Author of
Vocal score reading exercises ; Figured bass
and melody exercises ; Pedal and manual
scales, arpeggios, etc., for organ. Contributor
to National Book of Hymn tunes, etc.

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