Butterfield, James Austin 18.may.1837-6.jul.1891 England Hertfordshire, Great Berkhampstead - USA Illinois, Chicago
violinist, singer, studied violin with his father who was a cellist and Stephen Glover, studied singing with vocalist/pianist Lady Watson, John Hullah and Francesco Lamperti, he developed a rich voice as choirboy but his parents refused him to enter the choir of Westminster Abbey, later as accomplished violinist and leader of the Harmonic Society his parents did not allow him a musical profession, 1856 he emigrated to the USA settling in Chicago as teacher violin and singing, 1858-1860 finished his studies in England, 1860 returned with his parents who settled in Ogle Illinois, 1860-1861 conductor of the Tampa Musical Academy, 1861-1867 publisher and editor of The Musical Visitor in Indianapolis, 1867-1880 teacher violin and singing in Chicago, 1868 choirmaster of the Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, conductor of the Mendelssohn Society in Chicago, 1873 he conducted at the Chicago Jubilee, 1880-1888 director of the Norwich School of Vocal Art Connecticut, 30.oct.1882 naturalized American ; son of farmer John Butterfield (c1814-) and Eliza (c1814-) ; 1871 in Chicago he married Caroline Sheppard (Chicago 11.jul.1850-29.apr.1921 Chicago)

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[L] When you and I were young Maggie. Song. Indianapolis 19may1866 words George Washington Johnson (Canada, Binbrook 1839-1917 California, Pasadena) written 1866 when his wife Maggie Clark died within a year after their marriage pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston pub W. H. Broome, London Monty Sunshine clarinet, banjo, double bass. Laserlight 21410
[] When the boys come home. Song
[] The South, our country. Voice and piano words E. M. Thompson pub P. P. Werlein & Halsey, New Orleans 1861
[] Grave of little Nell. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago 1863
[] Volunteer's farewell. War song with chorus pub A. M. Benham & Co., Indianapolis 1863 pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] The soldier's request or Take me home to die. Song and chorus words Clara Eastland pub A. M. Benham & Co., Indianapolis 1863
[] The Star of the West, a textbook for schools pub Parsons, Adams & Co., Indianapolis 1863
[] Lincoln's requiem words Irene Boynton pub H. M. Higgins, Chicago 1865
[] Sunny south polka. Piano pub Russell & Tolman, Boston 1865 pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Footsteps on the stairs. Song with chorus pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston 1868
[] Butterlield's Anthems. 1869
[] Butterfield s Collection, consisting of sacred music. 1870
[] Belshazzar. Cantata (Opera) in 5 acts. Chicago 1871 libretto C. R. Blackall	[] - Father lead me. SAT choir [] - We will give thanks. Chorus pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Ruth the gleaner. Cantata (Opera) in 5 acts. Chicago 1872	[] - Comrades we are home. TTBB choir [] - Glainers' chorus. SATB choir [] - Hail to the bride. SATB choir [] - Joyously ho! TTBB choir pub John Church Co., Cincinnati
[] The Requisite, for singing schools and conventions. 1878
[] The race for a wife. Comic opera in 2 acts. 1879
[] The widow glass. Comic opera in 2 acts. 1880
[] The romance of a summer. Opera. Fort Wayne, Indiana mar1881
[] Paraphonia. Comic opera in 2 acts. 1888
[] Butterfield's System of vocal training and music readers for children, in three books
[] Beautiful songs from the sea pub White, Smith & Co., Boston
[] Cantate Domine. Vocal quartet pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Drive the nail wight. SSA choir pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Eight hours a day. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Golden-haired Adalena. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Guide me O thou great Jehovah. Vocal quartet pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Home recollections. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] It is a good thing to give thanks. SATB choir pub (Choral Handbook 12) John Church Co., Cincinnati pub J. Curwen & Sons Ltd., London
[] I will sing praise to Thee. SATB choir pub John Church Co., Cincinnati
[] Jamie's awa. Scottische pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Leno. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Little Jessie. SATB choir pub John Church Co., Cincinnati
[] The Lord is in His holy temple. SATB choir pub John Church Co., Cincinnati
[] Nina May. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Queen of the cottage. Song with chorus pub Brainard's Sons Co., Chicago
[] Saviour, breathe an evening. Vocal quartet pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Softly now the light. Solo and quartet pub John Church Co., Cincinnati
[] Starlight dream of home. Song with chorus pub White, Smith & Co., Boston
[] Turn' ye unto me. SA and quartet pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Fifty two-part songs pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Voices of the year. SA pub Oliver Ditson Co., Boston
[] Who so would be ( Sacred Music Leaflets 183) pub J. Curwen & Sons Ltd., London
[] Butterfly waltz pub Hopwood & Crew Ltd., London

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