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Thomas Fabri Biography, Photos, Pictures

Choirmaster in Bruges and composer who was a student of Tapissier A Gloria is attributed to Fabri as are three other works, notably an incomplete antiphonal choral work and two secular songs set for three voices

In service to Prince Henry and a composer who also served the Prince of Wales, Ford wrote a number of popular vocal airs, pavans, galliards, and instrumental fantasies Among his airs were “There is a ladie, sweet and kind,” and “Since first I saw your face”

Thomas Hastings Biography, Photos, Pictures

Hastings is clearly identified with his tune “Toplady” which is now sung in the hymn “Rock of Ages” As a teenager, Hastings led a village choir, taught singing, and was active in the musical society of Oneida County

Thomas Jefferson Anderson Biography, Photos, Pictures

Anderson, an African American, came from a musical family and began studying piano at an early age He attended West Virginia State College, Pennsylvania University and earned his Ph

Thomas Kelway Biography, Photos, Pictures

Kelway, already noted as the teacher of Keeble, was the organist of Chichester Cathedral (1733) having served there as choirboy and apprentice organist The majority of his compositions were presumably for the Cathedral including anthems and services

Thomas was the son of Joseph who was the brother of Ambrose and the patriarch of the Lupo family of musicians They were of Italian origin but settled in London where Thomas became a court musician shortly after the death of Ambrose

Thomas Mancinus Biography, Photos, Pictures

Mancinus was a student of Rostock University in 1567 He was able to attend because of a scholarship he received from Duke Johann Albrecht von Mecklenburg He became the kantor of Schwerin in 1572 where his responsibilities included singing during services and dinners

Thomas Moore Biography, Photos, Pictures

Thomas Moore liked to sing and write poetry, and while at law school in London wrote the words, and often the music to many songs, as well as the libretto for Michael Kelly’s opera, The Gypsey Prince

Moore was an English printer who was one of the first printers to introduce the new “tied note” to England The tied notes joined quavers and semiquavers rather than typographically setting each tail separately

Thomas Moore was a profound reflector and embodiment of qualitative Irish character His verses and music, as well as his singing voice, commanded great respect and admiration from many other artisans including Byron, Canning, Peel, Russell and Sydney Smith