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Harry Mortimer

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British composer

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Active from
1902-04-10
Active to
1992-01-23

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Harry Mortimer OBE (10 April 1902 – 23 January 1992) was an English composer and conductor who specialised in brass band music. Born in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, his father was conductor Fred Mortimer (1880-1953). Fred taught Harry and his brothers Rex and Alex to play the cornet, and also composition. Later he was taught by William Rimmer (1862-1936). In 1910 the family moved to Luton, where Harry became cornet soloist in the Luton Brass Band, and at the age of 14 years became conductor of the

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1902-04-10
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1992-01-23
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