Background
Dow, Howard Malcolm was born on March 11, 1837 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Mark and Charlotte (Parsons) Dow.
Dow, Howard Malcolm was born on March 11, 1837 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Mark and Charlotte (Parsons) Dow.
Began study of singing and voice culture under George D. Russell, Boston, at age of 7. Organ, under A. U. Hayter, at 9. Piano, under Hugo Leonhard.
Composition, under George F. Suck.
Church organist at 16, and continued for 52 years, serving at South Congressional Church, Arlington St. Church, Unity Church (29 years), Second Unitarian Church, etc. On account of ability to interpret the most difficult scores at sight, gained wide recognition as accompanist for leading mus. artists. Won national reputation in.
Mason.
Married Mary Agnes Rice, July 19, 1864 (died 1889).