- Travers, John
[E] Travers, John, composer and organist^
born about 1703. Chorister in St. George's
Chapel, Windsor. He studied under Greene
and Pepusch, and became organist of St.
Paul's, Covent Garden, 1725, and afterwards
organist at Fulham. Organist of Chapel Royal
May 10, 1737. He died in 1758. Published
" The Whole Book of Psalms for one, two,
three, four, and five voices, with a Thorough
Bass for the Harpsichord," London, 1746, 2
vols. " Eighteen Canzonets for two and three
Voices, the words chiefly by Matthew Prior,"
London [1745]. " Twelve Canzonets for two
and three Voices." Anthems: Ascribe unto
the Lord ; Ponder my words ; Keep, we beseech
Thee, Lord. XII. Voluntaries for the organ
or harpsichord [1760]. Songs: Bibs, Bright
author of my present flame ; Haste my
Nanette ; When vernal airs, etc.entry id: 416-R-54
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