Percival J. Illsley
Percival John Illsley (* 1865 in Cheddleton , Staffordshire , † October 13, 1924 in Montreal ) was a Canadian composer, organist, choir director and music teacher.
Illsley was a student and assistant to the organist at Lichfield Cathedral and then worked as an organist in Grendon / Warwickshire and at Holy Trinity Church in Queensbury / Yorkshire . He also worked as a choir director.
From 1891 to 1924 he was organist and choirmaster at the Anglican St George's Church in Montreal . In addition, he worked from 1895 to 1899 at the Dominion College of Music , 1903 at the Montreal Diocesan College and from 1904 to 1908 at the McGill Conservatory . His students included George M. Brewer , Orpha-F. Deveaux and Arthur Egerton . From 1920 to 1922 he was President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists .
His most important work is the cantata Ruth (1894), which was premiered in St George's Church in 1896 . He also composed hymns , anthems , songs and organ works.
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Individual evidence
- ^ A b Biography in The Canadian Encyclopedia , accessed May 20, 2019.
- ↑ Presidents of the College , accessed May 20, 2019 (PDF.)
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| SURNAME | Illsley, Percival J. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Illsley, Percival John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian composer, organist, choir director and music teacher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1865 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cheddleton , Staffordshire |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 13, 1924 |
| Place of death | Montreal |