A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Trinity College, London
TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON. This institution is the development of a Musical Society founded in 1872, under the title of the Church Choral Society, with the object of promoting the improvement of church music and church singing. In the following year examinations of a practical and theoretical character were established for admission to the position of Fellow of the Society, and in 1874 so that of Associate, diplomas or certificates being granted to the successful candidates, who were subsequently classed as 'Licentiates,' 'Associates,' and 'Students.'
In 1875 the Society was incorporated under the Companies' Act, and in 1881 reincorporated on a wider basis, under the name of Trinity College, London; lectures and classes were organised for musical and general instruction; examinations for diplomas and prizes were held; and a library was opened. In 1876 women were admitted to the classes then instituted, and soon afterwards the local examinations throughout the United Kingdom, which had been for some years held by the Society of Arts, but had lately been discontinued, were resumed and carried on by Trinity College.
As at present constituted the College is under the direction of a Council, an Academical Board, and a Senate, and the studies, musical and literary, are conducted by a Warden and a staff of professors.
The first Warden of the College was the Rev. H. G. Bonavia Hunt, who still holds the office, and to whose exertions the present position of the College is due. Among the professors and lecturers are Sir Julius Benedict; Mr. Carrodus; Mr. Dubrucq; Mr. James Higgs, Mus.B.; Mr. W. S. Hoyte; Mr. Lazarus; Mr. George Mount; Dr. W. H. Stone; Mr. E. H. Turpin; Mr. Bradbury Turner, Mus.B.; Mr. A. Visetti; and Mr. C. E. Willing.
The College has about 300 students at present on its books, and holds examinations at nearly 200 local centres. A scholarship and two exhibitions, open to all comers, have been instituted, and prizes are awarded amongst the students of the College. A class for the practice of orchestral music meets weekly during Term, and instruction, is given in French, German, and Italian.
The College publishes a Calendar annually, from which, or from the Secretary at the College, 13 Mandeville Place, Manchester Square, London, all information respecting examinations, courses of study, and fees, can be obtained.[ G. A. C. ]