William Smith (composer)

William Smith (c. 27 March[1] 1603 – April[2] 1645) was an English composer from the city of Durham. He is chiefly known for his set of choral preces and responses for the Anglican liturgy of Evening Prayer.

  1. ^ Smith's date of birth is not recorded, but he was baptised on 3 April 1603 and contemporary practice makes it likely he was born around seven days earlier and very unlikely to be more.
  2. ^ Smith's date of death is not recorded, but he was buried on 21 April 1645.