19:(1855–1929) was a British composer and performer whose early life and entire career was spent in London. His published output includes not only original instrumental, organ and sacred/secular vocal music but also arrangements of music from popular comremporary stage works both for solo piano and for ensembles.
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1897: "Original
Compositions" (4 vols): Grand Choeur in D, Priére, Romance sans paroles, Adoration, Toccata in B-minor, Pastorale, Marche Solennelle, Duo Cantabile, Méditation, Prelude, Nocturne and Marche Festivale. (London: Metzker and
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The form and order of service recommended for use in the churches of the Church of
England throughout His Majesty's Empire, on Thursday, 26th June 1902, being the Coronation day of their Majesties King Edward and Queen
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Marcellus Higgs was one of three children born to organist and composer Marcellus Higgs (1827–88) and his wife Clara, nee Tomlin (c.1829-?). The organist and academic musician
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Marcellus (Mother's maiden surname: Tomlin), England & Wales General Register Office Reference: 1855 S Quarter in Saint George Hanover Square, Volume 01A Page 188.
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1887: Sonata in C-minor. Published in instalments in the
Organists Quarterly Journal (London: Novello) nos. 73,74,76 and as a complete work in 1905 (London: Ashdown and Co.)
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Intelligence - Aylesbury: Organ and Violin Recitals at the Parish Church'.
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Marcellus Higgs, London, Middlesex, England; "1861 England, Scotland and Wales Census". PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
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1905: Six Pieces (Toccata A-minor, Canzone, Introduction and Fugato in A-minor, Duo in Canon, Elegie, Grand Chorus) Op. 134 (London: Novello)
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Henry M Higgs, Twickenham, Middlesex. "1891 England, Scotland and Wales census." PRO RG 12, Middlesex, UK National
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In 1879, Henry married
Emmeline Meates (1852-1927) at Holy Trinity, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London. Henry and Emmeline settled in
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Offertory; Prelude and Fugue; Melodie, Offertoire in D-minor; Priére and Pastorale; (London: Novello)
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H. M. Higgs worked for the music publisher Metzler & Co. and then for 22 years he was chief music editor for
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1899: Cantiléne Pastorale; Lento Religioso: Offertoire; Théme avec variations (London: Schott and Co.).
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1883: Three Pieces: Allegretto, Andante, Processional March (London: Novello)
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1900: Chanson Pastorale; LĂ©gende (London: Novello)
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