Instruments organ Years active 1755–1798 | Name William Selby Role Composer | |
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Occupation(s) church musician, composer Died 1789, Boston, Massachusetts, United States | ||
William selby a lesson c 1788 for organ
William Selby (1738–1798) was an early American composer, organist and choirmaster. Born in England, he emigrated to Boston, Massachusetts. In 1774 he became the organist at Trinity Church, Newport. Three years later, Selby became organist at King's Chapel in Boston where he organized the first colonial music festival.
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- William selby a lesson c 1788 for organ
- William selby 1738 1798 fugue in d major for organ
- Biography
- Compositions
- References
William selby 1738 1798 fugue in d major for organ
Biography
William Selby was the third known son of Joseph and Mary Selby of London. Beginning at the age of 17 he held several positions in London as organist.
Compositions
Selby's surviving works include two voluntaries and one Fugue for the organ, a lesson in C for the harpsichord, and an anthem for Thanksgiving Day.
In addition to his musical endeavors, he managed a grocery and liquor shop.
References
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