A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Royal Society of Female Musicians, The

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Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain, The

A Dictionary of Music and Musicians
edited by George Grove

Royal Society of Female Musicians, The

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From volume 3 of the work.

2696383A Dictionary of Music and Musicians — Royal Society of Female Musicians, The

ROYAL SOCIETY OF FEMALE MUSICIANS, THE, was established in 1839 by several ladies of distinction in the musical profession, amongst others Mrs. Anderson, Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, and Miss Mounsey (now Mrs. Bartholomew), in consequence of the Royal Society of Musicians having made no provision in their laws for the admission of female members. Practically it soon became evident that the co-existence of two separate societies with the same aim was resulting in considerable loss of sympathy and support; and that one expenditure would suffice for the management of both institutions, if they could be amalgamated. With the consent of the trustees and members this happy union was effected in 1866, and the two societies have now become one.

[ W. H. C. ]

A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Royal Society of Female Musicians, The

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