Who was John Blow?
Q: Who was John Blow?
A: John Blow was an English composer and organist who had a great deal of influence on English music.
Q: Where did John Blow grow up?
A: John Blow grew up in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.
Q: What did John Blow do as a boy?
A: As a boy, John Blow sang in the choir of the Chapel Royal (the king's church choir). He also started composing anthems at a young age.
Q: Who was one of his best pupils?
A: One of John Blow's best pupils was Henry Purcell, who became the greatest English composer of his time.
Q: What jobs did he take over after Pelham Humfrey died?
A: After Pelham Humfrey died, John Blow took over two jobs - he was in charge of a small choir at the king’s court (he was called "composer-in-ordinary") and he also became Master of the Children of the Chapel Royal.
Q: How many organists were there at Westminster Abbey when he worked there?
A: When he worked at Westminster Abbey, there were three organists including himself.
Q: What title did he receive in 1699?
A: In 1699, John Blow received the title "Composer to the Chapel Royal", which had never been given before.
