Frank Frederick Cuisset

Frank Frederic Cuisset (23 February 1812 1891) was a composer and organist based in Birmingham and Godalming.

Life

He was born on 23 February 1812 in Holborn, Middlesex, the son of John Patrick Cuisset.

He studied music under Sir Henry Bishop, Henry Brinley Richards and Sir George Smart. An advertisement in the Birmingham Gazette of Saturday 6 October 1860 describes him as Professor of Singing, formerly of the Royal Academy of Music and St Paul's Cathedral.[1]

He married Mary Ann Watkins, daughter of Thomas Watkins, on 19 July 1860 in St. Saviour's Church, Paddington. They had one daughter, Florence Mary A Cuisset (b. 1865)

He died in 1891 in Godalming, Surrey.

Appointments

Compositions

He was the author of "The Vocalist's Indispensable Practice, a series of exercises for promoting the strength and flexibility of the voice." Published in London in 1875.[2]

He was also a composer of Concerted vocal music, songs, hymn tunes, etc. His tune 'Harnal' was first published in 'Congregational Church Music,' London, 1853.[3]

References

  1. Birmingham Gazette - Saturday 6 October 1860
  2. British Musical Biography
  3. 'Congregational Church Music,' London, 1853.
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