Samuel Simms (1836 – 22 February 1885) was an English organist and composer.

Background

He was born in Stourbridge in 1836, the son of Samuel Simms also an organist. He succeeded his father as organist of St. Thomas's Church, Stourbridge and held two other organist positions in Birmingham. He founded the Brierley Hill Choral Society and conducted it from its formation. He died at Stourbridge on 22 February 1885, and his son, also Samuel, succeeded him as organist at St Cyprian's Church, Hay Mills. He was interred in the churchyard of St. Mary's Church, Oldswinford.Birmingham Daily Post - Friday 27 February 1885

Appointments

*Organist of

St Thomas' Church, Stourbridge St Thomas' Church, Stourbridge, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Stourbridge. History The church dates from 1726. The chancel was added in 1890 by William Bidlake. List of vicars * Walter Hickman 1736 - 1742 * Char ...

1868? - ???? *Organist of

St John's Church, Ladywood The Church of St. John the Evangelist and St. Peter is a Grade II listed Church of England church of Ladywood, Birmingham, England. History The Church of St. John the Evangelist was built to designs by the architect Samuel Sanders Teu ...

???? - 1879 *Organist of St Cyprian's Church, Hay Mills 1879 - 1885

Compositions

His compositions included Services, anthems, and organ pieces.

References

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