Edmunds, Christopher

Dr Christopher Edmunds, 1899-1990, composer, lived and worked in Birmingham all his life. Edmunds was a teacher of harmony and composition at the Birmingham School of Music from 1929 and Principal, 1945-1956. He was one of a circle of pupils surrounding Sir Granville Bantock during his time as Peyton Professor and Principal of the School until 1934.

Reference: Michael Jones, The University of Birmingham Research Libraries Bulletin (Number 7 Spring 2000).

From the guide to the Papers of Christopher Edmunds, 1921-1975, (University of Birmingham Information Services, Special Collections Department)