The British Musical Biography

[E] Button, H. Elliot, alto vocalist, and
composer ; born at Clevedon, Somerset, Aug-
ust 8th, 1861. His father was a private
schoolmaster and organist, and the whole
family were musical, being able to provide
both a vocal and a string quartet. In theory
Mr. Button is self taught. He is a pianist,
organist, and violinist, besides being solo alto
at Holy Trinity, Upper Chelsea. He was
awarded the gold medal for an ode "The song
of the sower," performed at the National
Co-operative Festival at the Crystal Palace,
August 15th, 1891. His compositions include
" Ivry," a dramatic ballad for baritone solo,
chorus, and orchestra (1892); anthems, chants,
etc. ; part-songs ; songs for children ; organ
pieces, etc. Edited the third series of the
Bristol Tune Book, and other collections.

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