Williamson John Reynolds
Dr. Williamson John Reynolds (b. 22 October 1861[1]) was an English organist and composer.
Education
He was born on 22 October 1861 in Kentish Town, London. He was educated at Compton Place Road New College in Eastbourne, Sussex.[2]
He graduated as Mus Bac in 1886 and Mus Doc in 1889.
Appointments
- Organist of Barnet Parish Church,
- Organist of St. Michael, Cornhill 1891–1900[3]
- Organist of St Martin in the Bull Ring Birmingham 1900–1920
- Organist of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon 1920–1922
Compositions
- Magnificat for soli, chorus, strings and organ
- Festival Te Deum, for soli, eight-part chorus and orchestra
- Crossing the Bar.
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Edward Henry Thorne |
Organist of St Michael, Cornhill 1891–1900 |
Succeeded by George Frederick Vincent |
| Preceded by Walter Brooks |
Organist of St Martin in the Bull Ring 1900–1920 |
Succeeded by Richard Wassell |
References
- British musical biography. James Duff Brown, Stephen Samuel Stratton – 1897
- Census for England and Wales, 1881. Piece 1037, Folio: 78, Page Number: 4
- Pearce, Charles William (1909). Notes on old London city churches : their organs, organists, and musical associations. London: Vincent Music Company.
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