The British Musical Biography

[E] Cambridge, Frederick, organist and
composer, born at South Runcton, Norfolk,
March 29, 1841. Received his early musical
training at Norwich Cathedral under Dr.
Buck, subsequently studying harmony under
Molique. In 1862, he was appointed organist
and choirmaster to St. Columba's College,
Dublin ; removing to St. Mary's, Leicester,
in 1866 ; and to the Parish Church, Croydon,
in 1868, holding this position to the present
time. Conductor of Croydon Vocal Union,
and of Festivals of Croydon Church Choirs,
1882, etc. Is honorary local examiner for
R.C.M. Graduated Mus. Bac. , Durham, 189.3.
He won the prize of ten guineas offered by
the Nottingham Anacreontic Society for the
best Glee, in 186.3 ; and among his published
compositions are, a Communion Service in C
(1864). Anthems — Not unto us; I was in
the Spirit ; Offertory sentences, hymn-tunes,
chants, etc. Postlude in D, organ ; pianoforte
pieces, etc.

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