Crouch, F. Nicholls

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English composer and cellist; b. in London, 31 July 1808; d. Portland, Me., 18 Aug. 1896; imigrated to the United States in 1849; resided in Richmond, Va., Baltimore, Md., and Portland, Me.

From the description of Words and music to Paddy Aroon, an Irish ballad, by F. N. Crouch, 1852. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 304576645

Anglo-American musician and composer; best known for the music to "Kathleen Mavourneen."

From the description of F. Nicholls Crouch letter to "Dear friend [Bernstein?]" [manuscript], 1883 August 16. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 775602254

From the description of F. Nicholls Crouch letter to Robert Stanley Brainard [manuscript], 1890 July 30 (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 174963320

Epithet: music copyist

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000499.0x000108

Son of a violinist. Worked at various times as violoncellist, choir-boy, member of a travelling circus, commercial traveller, music critic for Metropolitan Monthly Magazine. Composer of "Kathleen Mavourneen". Born in England and moved to United States in 1849 where he worked as conductor and teacher.

From the description of Papers, 1882-1894. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122480501

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creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. F. Nicholls Crouch letter to Robert Stanley Brainard [manuscript], 1890 July 30 University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Crouch, Frederick William Nicholls, 1808-1896. Autograph note signed : Baltimore, 1883 Apr. 12. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. Dermot Astore! : author's transcription! : revised for and inscribed to Albert P. Southwick Esq., Baltimore Md. / poem by Mrs. Crawford ; music by F. Nicholls Crouch I.R.S. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn COLLECTIONS by Eliza Wesley relating to English and foreign composers, musicians, singers and others, consisting of engraved portraits, photographs, newspaper-cuttings, and other printed matter, with a few original letters, etc. The names are all giv..., 19th century British Library
creatorOf Rare music manuscripts, [ca. 1790-1911]. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Luening, Otto, 1900-1996. [Sketches and source material used by Otto Luening in composing his Wisconsin symphony]. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. The death of Dermot : author's transcription! : revised for and inscribed to Albert P. Southwick Esq., Baltimore Md. / poem by Mrs. Crawford ; music by F. Nicholls Crouch I.R.S. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Crawford, Louisa Macartney, 1790-1858. Kathleen Mavourneen! a Ballad In four Parts by Mrs. Crawford : manuscript in the hand of Frederick William Crouch, 1883 Apr. 12. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf Sheet music - European composers in U.S. editions, 1750-1940. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. Kathleen Mavourneen [microform] : song / J.N. Crouch ; arr. Franz Henning. University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
referencedIn Autograph File, C Houghton Library
referencedIn Rogers Memorial Collection: John Barnett papers, 1818-1889 (inclusive), 1823-1865 (bulk). Harvard Theater Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University
creatorOf Crawford, Ann Spranger Street Barry. Nineteenth century music [manuscript], n.d. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. The seamans burial : manuscript, [18--] Houghton Library
referencedIn Symphony no. 4 in [F minor/major], op. 110. Copy by [Frederick Nicholls?] Crouch; 1841.ff. ii+111 360 x 265mm.Ferdinand Ries, composer and pianist: Frederick Nicholls Crouch, music copyist: Symphony no.4, op.110 by Ferdinand Ries, probably in the han..., 1841 British Library
creatorOf Henry, Sarah P.,. Sarah P. Henry collection of instrumental and vocal compositions, ca. 1900. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) Library of Congress. Music Division
referencedIn Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848,. Autograph letters signed from Thomas Cooke to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1820-1845. Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. The musician's farewell! : a monody written, composed, & deleniated [sic] by the author, F. Nicholls Crouch : manuscript, 1882 Dec. 7. Houghton Library
creatorOf Crouch, Frederick William Nicholls, 1808-1896. Papers, 1882-1894. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. Words and music to Paddy Aroon, an Irish ballad, by F. N. Crouch, 1852. Maine Historical Society Library
referencedIn Wesley Bequest, 18th century-19th century British Library: Music Collections
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. Sheila! my darling colleen; The marriage revised for & inscribed to the Honorable Mrs. Folsom, Grovenor [sic] Cleveland, Washington, DC. Poem by Mrs. Crawford, music by F. Nichols Crouch. Eastman School of Music
referencedIn Symphony no. 100, the ‘Military’. Full score. Copied by Frederick Nicholls Crouch; 1840.ff. ii+73 234 x 295mm.Franz Joseph Haydn, composer: Frederick Nicholls Crouch, music copyist: Symphonies by Franz Joseph Haydn, in the hand of Frederick Nicholls ..., 1840 British Library
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. F. Nicholls Crouch letter to "Dear friend [Bernstein?]" [manuscript], 1883 August 16. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Recommendations; 1815-46. All bearing the signatures of those making the recommendation, and most annotated with the dates on which the recommendations were read and with the result. Entered on printed forms from 1820 or 1821 onwards.ff. 218 + 169*. ..., 1815-1846 British Library
referencedIn Edison Sheet Music Collection, 1830-1958, (bulk 1890-1940) Library of Congress. Music Division
creatorOf Adams, James Truslow, 1878-1949. Barrett assorted authors collection, 1814-1947 University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn Symphony no. 95. Full score. Copy by Frederick Nicholls Crouch; 1841.ff. ii+48 245 x 295mm.Franz Joseph Haydn, composer: Frederick Nicholls Crouch, music copyist: Symphonies by Franz Joseph Haydn, in the hand of Frederick Nicholls Crouch: 1840-41: Co..., 1841 British Library
referencedIn Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860,. Autograph letters signed from Alfred Bunn to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1832-1855. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Symphony no. 98. Full score. Copy by Frederick Nicholls Crouch; 1841.ff. ii+74 245 x 300mm Gatherings of 8 lettered [A]-H and J.Franz Joseph Haydn, composer: Frederick Nicholls Crouch, music copyist: Symphonies by Franz Joseph Haydn, in the hand of F..., 1841 British Library
creatorOf Crouch, F. Nicholls. The interest of a kiss : a madrigal / by Prof. F. Nicholls Crouch I.R.S. ; written for and inscribed to Mrs. Adelaide Randall (for the stage) New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Crouch, Charles. Charles Crouch Civil War letters, 1861-1911. Cornell University Library
referencedIn The Henry Gilbert Papers, 1821-1980 (inclusive) Irving S. Gilmore Music Library
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associatedWith Bernstein, Mr, fl. 1883, person
associatedWith Brainard, Robert. Stanley, fl. 1890, person
associatedWith Bromstein, Isidore S., person
correspondedWith Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860, person
associatedWith Carmichael, Anna, person
correspondedWith Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848, person
associatedWith Crawford, Louisa Macartney, 1790-1858. person
associatedWith Crawford, Mrs. (Louisa McCartney), 1790-1858. person
associatedWith Crouch, Charles. person
associatedWith Daley, P. F., person
associatedWith Davidge, William Pleater, 1814-1888, person
associatedWith Gilbert, Henry F. B. (Henry Franklin Belknap), 1868-1928 person
associatedWith Gundjian, S. A. person
associatedWith Haverlin, Carl, 1899-1985, person
associatedWith Haverlin, Carl, 1899-1985, person
associatedWith Henning, Franz, person
associatedWith Henry, Sarah P., person
associatedWith Luening, Otto, 1900-1996. person
associatedWith Mattur, R. H. person
associatedWith Mitchell, William E., person
associatedWith Rogers, Henry Munroe, 1839-1937 person
associatedWith Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 person
associatedWith Sousa Archives for Band Research. corporateBody
associatedWith Sousa Preservation Project. corporateBody
associatedWith Strickland, E. H., Reverend, person
associatedWith Thomas A. Edison, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Thomas A. Edison, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Tristram, Mr, person
associatedWith Winslow, Henrietta. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Ballads, Irish
Band music, Arranged
Music
Songs (High voice) with piano
Songs (Medium voice) with piano
Songs with band
Songs with piano
Occupation
Composers
Music copyist
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Person

Birth 1808-07-30

Death 1896-08-18

Active 1790

Active 1911

Birth 1808

Death 1896

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