Charles Galloway (organist)
Charles Galloway (born December 21, 1871 - March 9, 1931 in St. Louis ) was an American organist and music teacher .
life and work
Galloway began playing the organ at the age of nine. After attending Smith's Academy , he studied organ in Paris with Alexandre Guilmant , who later dedicated his Seventh Organ Sonata to him. Also, Louis Vierne , the organist of Notre Dame de Paris , and Joseph Bonnet dedicated works to him.
On his return to the USA he became organist and choirmaster at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in St. Louis . From 1909 to 1932 he headed the Apollo Club of the Graham Chapel , about as long the Morning Choral Club . He was also organist and music director at Washington University in St. Louis, where he taught organ and music theory .
As a concert organist, Galloway toured the United States. In 1904 he was the official organist of the world exhibition in his hometown and played its opening concert.
Galloway died of a heart attack on March 9, 1931, at the age of 59, during a rehearsal for a concert at Washington University, and was buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery , St. Louis.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Galloway, Charles |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American organist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 21, 1871 |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 9, 1931 |
| Place of death | St. Louis |