The British Musical Biography

[E] Troman, Thomas, organist and composer,
born at Old Hill, Cradley, Worcester, March
21, 1839. Studied under local teachers, and
was organist of Cradley Parish Church in
1848. Then appointed to Rowley Regis, 1855 ;
Halesowen, 1862 ; Smethwick Old Church,
1869 ; St. John's, Ladywood, Birmingham,
1880; Handsworth Parish Church, 1882.
Graduated Mus. Bac, Oxford, 1875. Con-
ducted the first Festival of Choirs of Hands-
worth Rural Deanery, 1885. Invested as
Grand Organist, Grand Lodge of Mark
Masons, 1889. Went to Boulogne, 1889, as
organist of St. John's Church ; and in 1892
was appointed to St. George the Martyr, Deal.
Conductor of Deal and Walmer Choral Society.
His compositions include Psalm 137, for soli,
chorus, and orchestra ; services, anthems, etc.
Pieces for organ, Melodie for pf. organ, viola,
'cello, and bassoon; Romance, 'cello, and pf.,
etc.

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