John Curwen

John Curwen

Reverend John Curwen (1816–1880) was an English Congregationalist minister, and founder of the Tonic sol-fa system of music education. He was educated at Wymondley College (subsequently Coward College) and University College London.

Read more about John Curwen:  Tonic Sol-fa, Curwen's Publications, Personal Life, Works, Memorial

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