Thomas Adams (organist, born 1857)

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Thomas Adams

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photographed for Church Bells (1895)
Born1857
Died4 November 1918(1918-11-04) (aged 60–61)
Occupation
Organization

Thomas Adams, FRCO (1857-1918) was a noted English composer and was organist at the parish church of St Alban's Church, Holborn in London from 1888 until his death. A prolific composer of anthems, oratorios and organ music. His published work (mainly by Novello) includes the oratorio The Story of Calvary and The Holy Child. [1]

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References

  1. Petch, Christine (31 March 2005), Thomas Adams, FRCO, Organist June 1888 - Nov 1918, St Alban's Church, Holborn, archived from the original on 28 March 2012