Background
Browne, John Lewis was born on May 18, 1866 in London, England. Son of William and Mary Anne (Grace) Browne.
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John Lewis Browne
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Brought to America, 1875. Educated United States and Europe. Doctor of Music, U. State of New York, 1902.
Career
Soloist, Royal Academy of Saint Cecilia, Rome, 1901. Organist Wanamaker’s Egyptian Hall, Philadelphia, 1908-1910. World’s Fair, Saint Louis and Jamestown.
Carnegie concerts, Pittsburgh.
More than 500 appearances in Philadelphia. Recitals in Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Toronto, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, Savannah, Omaha, et cetera
Designed great organ in Medinah Temple, Chicago, and conducted symphony concerts there. Conducted Atlanta Festival 3 years.
Organist and choirmaster, Saint Patrick’s Church, Chicago, since 1912.
Head of theory department Fine Arts Conservatory of Music. Ex-member of faculty, University of Notre Dame. Director of music, public schools, Chicago, since 1928.
Achievements
Membership
Mason (32°).
Connections
Married Lottie Grace Gray, October 4, 1891 (died 1914). Married second, Hazel Irene Struck, October 17, 1916. Children: Lewis R., William A.
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Nationality
British