The British Musical Biography

[E] Cole, James Parry, composer and con-
ductor, born at Tarrington, Herefordshire,
brother of the foregoing. While a child he
was taught the violin by his father, and at the
age of eight became a chorister of Hereford
Cathedral, and pupil of G. Townshond Smith.
When fifteen he entered the R.A.M., studying
under Charles Lucas, R. Blagrove, W. Dorrell,
and G. A. Macfarren. On leaving the Acad-
emy he went to Arundel, Sussex, as a teacher
of music, and organist of the parish church.

[+] There he remained five years, and returning
to London, he has occupied various posts as
organist, musical director, and teacher. He
has composed much, chiefly devoting his
attention to music for the stage. While a
chorister he composed an oratorio, "Deborah
and Barak," as well as some church services.
Later works are — Cantata, By the waters of
Babylon. Operas and Operettas : Vokiu's
Vengeance (St. George's Hall, 1877) ; The
Golden Wedding (1883); All for nothing (1883);
Black and White ; a Romance of the Harem
(1887) ; The Black Count (1890; ; The Pillow
of Roses ; Hypatia (Grand opera in four acts);
Bunell's Bride ; Pas Seul ; Romance and.
reality ; The Grecian Dancer ; Woman's
Honour ; V. V. ; Give him a rest ; The deaf
knight, etc. A book of chamber songs; songs,
various ; pieces for pf. and violin, pf. pieces,
etc., etc.

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