Name Henry Simms | ||
Henry Simms (1804 – 1 May 1872) was an English organist and composer.
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Background
Henry Simms was born in 1804, the son of Jesse Simms. He studied pianoforte under Ignaz Moscheles.
He was chorus master for the Birmingham Choral Society from 1842, following in the place of the late George Hollins. He was famous as an extempore player, and widely known as a teacher of pianoforte and singing.
He had two sons, both of whom were also organists:
He died on 1 May 1872.
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Compositions
His compositions were chiefly teaching pieces for pianoforte and songs ; but he also wrote a Communion Service.
References
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