About Henry Simms
Lived 1804 – 1872 (aged 67–68). Henry Simms was a British composer.
Henry Simms (1804 – 1 May 1872) was an English organist and composer.
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: Robert Henry Simms (1829-1856) Edward Bishop Simms (1833-1913)
He died on 1 May 1872.
Appointments Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley 1825 - 1872 Organist of St Philip's Church, Birmingham 1829 - 1871
Compositions
His compositions were chiefly teaching pieces for pianoforte and songs ; but he also wrote a Communion Service.
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Who was Henry Simms?
British composer
When was Henry Simms born?
Henry Simms was born in 1804.
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Henry Simms died on 1 May 1872.
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Henry Simms was a composer.
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Henry Simms was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Simms (organist)
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