FOWLES, Margaret F.
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FOWLES, Margaret F. 19th-century English organist, pianist, choral conductor and composer. Ryde, Isle of Wight. She studied harmony, the piano and counterpoint under Chalmers Masters, the organ under Dr. Hopkins and singing under Emil Behnke, Alberto Randegger and W. Shakespeare. She was appointed organist of St. James’ Church, Ryde, at the age of 15. She founded the Ryde Choral Union and conducted it for 20 years, retiring in 1894. She composed sacred oratorios, anthems, hymns and songs. Ref…