Henry Simms (organist)
Henry Simms was an English organist and composer.
Background
Henry Simms was born in 1804, the son of Jesse Simms. He studied pianoforte under Ignaz Moscheles.He was chorus master for the Birmingham Choral Society from 1842, following in the place of the late George Hollins. He was famous as an extempore player, and widely known as a teacher of pianoforte and singing.
He had two sons, both of whom were also organists:
- Robert Henry Simms
- Edward Bishop Simms
Appointments
- Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Bordesley 1825 - 1872
- Organist of St Philip's Church, Birmingham 1829 - 1871