The British Musical Biography

[E] Allan, David Skea, tonic sol-fa teacher,
born at Calfsound, Island of Eday, Orkneys,
March 14, 1840. Son of a crofter-fisherman, his
humble home was brightened by music ; and
the boy worked hard at his musical studies,
overcoming difficulties of no ordinary nature.
In 1864 he settled in Glasgow, where he has
ever since remained. After holding several
appointments as Precentor, he was asked, in
1877, to take the practical classes at Ander-
son's College. These were transferred to the
Christian Institute in 1881, and under the
auspices of the Sunday School Union, con-
tinue to be popular and successful. He is also
conductor of St. Andrew's Choir, and has
charge of the music in many of the Glasgow
board schools. He is a Fellow of the Educa-
tional Institute of Scotland, and is favour-
ably known as a writer of delicate, tasteful
verse. His publications consist of books of
school songs ; part-songs, the Gloaming, &c.

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