Smoldon, William L. (William Lawrence)

Epithet: Dr musicologist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000787.0x00021f

Smoldon was born at Forest Gate and trained as a teacher. His training included a period at Trinity College of Music: he was also a pupil of C H Kitson and took the University of London BMus and PhD. He held senior music posts at Stratford Grammar School (1934-47) and Cheshire Training College, Alsager (1948-62). He was an authority on medieval liturgical music drama, and wrote 'The Music of the Medieval Church Dramas' (ed Cynthia Bourgealt, Oxford University Press, 1980) and transcribed various medieval dramas, including 'Daniel' (Faith Press, 1960), 'Herod' (Stainer and Bell, 1960) and 'Peregrinus' (Oxford University Press, 1965). He died on 17 August 1974.

From the guide to the Smoldon, William L., 8th century-20th century, (Senate House Library, University of London)