A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Bennett, Thomas

BENNETT, Thomas, born about 1779 [App. p.543 "The date of his birth is probably 1784, if the inscription on his tombstone may be trusted."], was a chorister of Salisbury Cathedral under Joseph Corfe, organist and master of the choristers there. He became organist of St. John's Chapel, Chichester, and in 1803 organist at Chichester Cathedral. He published 'An Introduction to the Art of Singing,' 'Sacred Melodies' (selected), and 'Cathedral Selections.' He died March 21, 1848, aged sixty-nine.

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