James Harcourt (27 October 1818 - 1883) was an English organist and composer.

Education

He was apprenticed to Alfred Pettet at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich, and succeeded him in 1851. He was also Conductor of Norwich Choral Society.

Appointments

*Organist of

St Stephen's Church, Norwich St Stephen's Church, Norwich is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Norwich. History The church dates from the 14th century. The tower was remodelled in 1601. Richard Caister was Vicar from 1402 to his death in 1420, duri ...

1837 - 1839 *Organist of St Peter Mancroft 1851 - 1877 *Organist of

Wymondham Abbey Wymondham Abbey (pronounced ''Windum'') is the Anglican parish church for the town of Wymondham in Norfolk, England. History The monastery was founded in 1107 by William d'Aubigny, Butler (Pincerna) to King Henry I. William was a prominent Nor ...

1880 - 1881

Compositions

*Sonata for Violin (or Concertina) and Pianoforte 1861 *Andante 1862 *Three Organ Movements 1863The musical standard, 1865, p.154

References

1818 births 1883 deaths English classical organists English composers Musicians from Norwich 19th-century British composers 19th-century English musicians 19th-century British male musicians English male classical organists 19th-century organists {{organist-stub