John Fawcett (of Bolton)
For his son, see John Fawcett (organist).
For other people named John Fawcett, see John Fawcett.
John Fawcett (of Bolton) (8 December 1789 – 26 October 1867) began in life as a shoemaker but taught himself to be a musician. In 1825, Fawcett moved to Bolton, in Lancashire, and became an organist, choir leader, and composer.[1]
References
- ↑ Sally Drage, 'John Fawcett of Bolton: the changing face of psalmody', http://www.wgma.org.uk/Articles/Fawcett.htm
External links
- Free scores by John Fawcett in the Choral Public Domain Library (ChoralWiki)
Buried in Tonge Cemetery Bury Rd, Bolton
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