Emily Josephine Troup (7 July 1853, Woodberry Down, London – 11 April 1913, Saltwood, Kent)[1] was an English composer of songs and works for piano and violin.[2] A scholarship for female students studying orchestral composition was established in her name at the Royal Academy of Music, in London.[3] Her obituary states that she founded the scholarship.[4][5]
Emily Josephine Troup | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 July 1853 Woodberry Down, London |
| Died | 11 April 1913 Saltwood, Kent, England |
| Burial place | Kensal Green Cemetery |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist and composer |
Family and early life
editJosephine was the youngest daughter of Susanna and John Troup, a jeweller and watchmaker,[6] of Essex Lodge, Clapton, England. Her early years were spent among Unitarian surroundings where it is thought she probably acquired the habit of industry that led her to develop so fully her exceptional musical and literary gifts, and the keen sense of duty that made her ever anxious to use them as a means of social service.
Career
editTroup was an active member of the South Place Ethical Society., contributing to its newsletters and participating in fundraising activities. An obituary published in the Report of the Committee of South Place Ethical Society, May 1913, page 3 states that she was the “Eliza Flower of our generation” making reference to the composer and member of the Society.
Between January 1889 and February 1902 she took part in 49 Sunday Evening Concerts at South Place, later joining the Society. She was known too for her financial largesse giving generously to societies in both the UK and America.
In addition to her Every-day Songs for children’s services, Josephine compiled and edited three Ethical Hymn Books, including Ethical Songs with Music (1892), and Hymns of Modern Thought (1912). Her contributions were so great that she veiled her identity under a variety of pseudonyms.
Death
editTroup died on 11 April 1913 and was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery. At her memorial service, William Rawlings said of her: 'She was always overflowing with cheerfulness and vivacity, bearing with her an atmosphere of brightness and lightheartedness; and at the same time one of sincerity, earnestness, and depth of character.’[7]
Selected works
editOrchestral
edit- 'March of the Workers' for soprano, bass solo, chorus and orchestra.[8]
Chamber
edit- Romanza in C for string quartet Six sketches for violin and piano pub. by Ascherberg, Hopwood & Crew Ltd[9]
- Kleines Wiegenlied (1909)
- Portuguese Love Song
- Spring Showers
Children's songs
editSelected works include:
- The Daddy Longlegs (Text: Edward Lear)
- The Duck and the Kangaroo (Text: Edward Lear)
- The Jumblies (Text: Edward Lear)
- In love, if love be love (Text: Lord Alfred Tennyson)
- On a faded violet (Text: Percy Bysshe Shelley)
- Today (Text: Thomas Carlyle) [10]
References
edit- ^ Josephine Troup 1853 - 1912 at unsungcomposers.com
- ^ Elson, Arthur (September 2007). Woman's Work in Music. Echo Library. ISBN 978-1-4068-6302-4. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ "Journal of education, Volume 27". September 1905: 622. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Charity Details". beta.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "In Memoriam". Report of the Committee of South Place Ethical Society. May 1913: 3. May 1913.
- ^ www.ancestry.co.uk https://www.ancestry.co.uk/imageviewer/collections/7572/images/LNDRG11_286_290-0076?treeid=&personid=&rc=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=iaW85&_phstart=successSource&pId=14431765. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Beck, Jessica (22 November 2020). "The Women Musicians of South Place Ethical Society" (PDF).
- ^ "Josephine Troup 1853 - 1912". www.unsungcomposers.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Josephine Troup 1853 - 1912". www.unsungcomposers.com. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Composer:Emily Josephine Troup (-1912)". Retrieved 16 October 2010.[permanent dead link]