Ambrose, John 31.jan.1763-18?? England London Kent, Deptford - ?, ?
organist, born 'on the Green' in Deptford, 31.jan.1763 baptized at St Nicholas in Deptford, 1794 organist of St Ann's Church in London Limehouse, 1792-1794 residing at 78 Three Colt Street in London Limehouse, 4.may.1794 member of the Royal Society of Musicians in London, 1799-1807 (expelled) teacher harpsichord at the Royal Society of Musicians in London ; son of Samuel Ambrose ; 15.may.1786 aged 23 of the parish Saint George Hanover Square he married Jane Toms age 23 of the parish Saint Paul Covent Garden (Mr. Toms was lyricist of his songs)

Title Parts


[] 21 Songs, sonnets and ballads
separately published in London
mss British Museum London (actually much more than 21)
[Eitner]

[] The blithest bird, a favorite song. Voice and violin, accompaniment for guitar and flute
sung by Mrs. Franklin at the Paul's Head
pub Engraved, printed & sold by Riley & Willis, London 1793

[] Nannette, a favorite song
sung by Mr. Page at the Paul's Head
pub Riley & Willis, London 1793

[] I'll wait a little longer, a favorite ballad. High voice and instrumental ensembe (corni, vio's, basso)
sung with universal applause by Mrs. Herbert at the Spa Gardens Bermondsey
pub Printed & sold by W. Cope, London 1795

[] Jessey, a favorite sonnet". Voice and piano or flute
words by Mr. Toms
pub Engraved, printed & sold by Edward Riley, London 1796

[] Address to Cynthia, a favorite rondo. Voice and piano
words William Upton
pub Engrav'd, printed & sold by E. Riley, London 1796

[] When love and truth together play'd. Medium voice and piano
pub Engrav'd & printed by E. Riley, London 1796

[] Sliding the bowl. Low voice and piano
pub Engraved & printed by E. Riley, London 1796

[] William's return, a favorite sea song. High voice, violin and piano
pub Engraved & printed by E. Riley, London 1796

[] The captive negroe. Medium voice and piano
words Peter Pindar Esqr.
pub Engrav'd & printed by E. Riley, London 1796

[] Go chaunt ye sweet warblers along, a new song sung at the Public Gardens. High voice and instrumental ensemble
pub Engraved, printed, & sold, by E. Riley, London 1797

[] Moss Roses, a favorite song. Voice with an accompaniment for the harp or piano-forte
pub E. Riley, London 1799

[] To me a smiling Infant came. A favorite song
words by Mr. Toms
pub E. Riley, London 1800

[] My Cottage in the lowly Dell. Song
words by Mr. Toms
sung by Mr. Incledon
pub E. Riley, London ?1800

[] My Laura sighs! Song
words by R. Tikell
pub E. Riley, London ?1800

[] The negro's revels. Song
written by the elder Daughter of G. S. Carey
pub E. Riley, London ?1800

[] Sweep soot O!, a favorite song. Voice, guitar and flute
pub Engraved, printed & sold by Riley & Willis, London c1800

[] Anna, a favorite song. Voice and flute or guitar
words by Miss Gloster
pub Printed for a gentleman, E. Riley, London c1800

[] Great God to thee my voice I raise, a Duett, for juvenile improvement
words by Dr. Watts
pub E. Riley, London c1800

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