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Composer: William Dixon

William Dixon b. ? Lndon, c. 1760; d. there 1825) composer, writer, teacher and music-engraver; lived partly in London, partly in Liverpool, where he was apparently connected with All Saints' Church. He composed 'Psalmodia Christiana," a collection of sacred music (1790); 'Euphonia,' 62 psalm and hymn tunes in 4 parts for All Saints' Church, Liverpool' Moralities, or verses on music, friendship, avarice, etc.' services, anthems, glees; also som numbers in Arnold's collection of hymn tunes. He also wrote an Introduction ot Singing, 1795) Groves Dictionary of Music and Musicians (vol. 2) by H. C. Colles (Macmillan Company, 1906) Go to person page >