William Daniel (3)

American percussionist (xylophone and bells), composer and arranger (born May 27, 1868 in England) Daniel emigrated to the United States from England on September 1, 1887. After spending one year in Philadelphia, he settled in Brooklyn, NY. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1904. Composed the bell solo "Dainty Gavotte" (1917) and "Cat-Fest" (1918). With fellow percussionist Howard Kopp, he co-wrote "A Cat-astrophe." He also arranged Kopp's "Fluffy Duffy" (1917).