Henry Simms was born in 1804, the son of Jesse Simms. 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. He was famous as an extempore player, and widely known as a teacher of pianoforte and singing. He had two sons, both of whom were also organists: • Robert Henry Simms (1829-1856) • Edward Bishop Simms (1833-1913) He died on 1 May 1872. ==Appointments==