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Charles H. Steggall (3 June 1826 – 7 June 1905) was a British hymn writer and composer.
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Early life
The son of R. W. Steggall, Charles Steggall was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge[1] and then studied under William Sterndale Bennett at the Royal Academy of Music, where he subsequently became Professor of organ and harmony.
Later career
Charles worked as an organist for many parishes including: Christ Chapel, Maida Vale; Christ Church, Lancaster Gate and Lincoln's Inn, where he was succeeded by his son Reginald Steggall. He was an examiner for the DMus degree.
External links
- Cyber Hymnal Biography
- Oxford Biography Index entry
- Free scores by Charles Steggall in the Choral Public Domain Library (ChoralWiki)
- Free scores by Charles Steggall at the International Music Score Library Project
References
- ^ Charles Steggall in Venn, J. & J. A., Alumni Cantabrigienses, Cambridge University Press, 10 vols, 1922–1958.
- F.G.E., "Charles Steggall", The Musical Times 46, No. 749 (July 1905), pp. 449–452 [1]
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