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British composer
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Biography
Thomas William Hanforth FRCO (6 March 1867 – 5 June 1948) was a composer and organist based in England.
Life
He was a chorister in York Minster and studied organ under W. H. Garland and the minster organist John Naylor. He was awarded a MusB from Durham University.
In 1892 he succeeded Edwin Lemare as organist of Sheffield Parish Church, which was upgraded to cathedral status in 1914.
During his time in Sheffield, he was appointed Sheffield City Organist in 1932.
Appointments
- Organist to Archbishop William Thompson of York 1885–1888
- Music Master at the Yorkshire School for the Blind 1888–1892
- Assistant organist at York Minster 1891–1892
- Organist at Sheffield Cathedral 1892–1937
- Conductor of the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra 1911–1914
- Organist to the Grand Lodge of England 1923–1924, and 1937–1938
Compositions
His compositions include works for organ, choir and songs.
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Notable English Conductors
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Notable British Conductors
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Notable English Composers
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Notable British Composers
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