Henry Simms (organist)

Henry Simms (1804 – 1 May 1872) was an English organist and composer.

He studied pianoforte under Ignaz Moscheles.

He was chorus master for the Birmingham Choral Society from 1842, following in the place of the late George Hollins.

[2] He was famous as an extempore player, and widely known as a teacher of pianoforte and singing.

His compositions were chiefly teaching pieces for pianoforte and songs ; but he also wrote a Communion Service.