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<h2>William Boyce</h2>
<h2>1710-1779</h2>
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<td><em>Born:</em> February 7, 1710, London, England.<p><em>Died:</em> February 7, 1779, Kensington, England.</p><p><em>Buried:</em> St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral, London, England.</p></td>
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<p class="just">Boyce started his musical career singing in the choir at St. Paul&#8217;s Cathedral. After studying under St. Paul&#8217;s organist, Maurice Greene, Boyce became the organist at the Earl of Oxford&#8217;s chapel. In 1736, he became composer at the Chapel Royal, and organist at St. Michael&#8217;s, Cornhill. In 1749, he received music degrees from Oxford. Deafness forced him to retire from performing in the 1760&#8217;s, but he continued to write. He compiled a three volume <em>Cathedral Music</em> (1760-1773), and wrote stage works, anthems, instrumental pieces, and other music.</p>
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