The music and writings of James Siddons

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As composer, author, and pianist, James Siddons works in several dimensions of creativity in music and in the written word. This Web site illustrates and describes much of his creative and scholarly work, and provides ordering information for his recorded music, musical scores, and books. The link bars above lead to pages of this website carrying examples of his works. Biographical information is found on the "Biographical Profile" page.

Performance Video Clip

To view a video clip of James Siddons in performance at the Praying Through the Arts Festival near Richmond, Virginia, September 15, 2006, click on the link below. You will see the final two minutes of a fifteen-minute improvisation on several hymn melodies. The photo was taken following the concert.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR1fovhhxc0&feature=RecentlyWatched&page=1&t=t&f=b

Contents of This Web Site

Recordings -- describes the piano solo album "James Siddons: Reflections on Favorite Hymns" (Major MGR-1578).

Music Scores -- lists and describes available scores for choir, piano, etc.

Score Excerpts -- samples of scores of musical compositions by James Siddons.

Writings: Music Books & Articles -- bibliographic information on musicological books and articles in journals and reference works by James Siddons. Most are about contemporary music or music in Japan.

Writings: History -- describes books on the history of a Methodist church (founded 1828) and school (chartered 1795) in central Virginia (USA) by James Siddons. Both have extensive genealogical indices.

Biographical Information -- provides information on the career and ministry of the Reverend Dr. James Siddons.

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