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Lowell Mason (January 8, 1792 – August 11, 1872) was an American music director and banker who was a leading figure in 19th-century American church music. Lowell composed over 1,600 hymn tunes, many of which are often sung today.
Lowell Mason (January 8, 1792 – August 11, 1872) was an American music director and banker who was a leading figure in 19th-century American church music. Lowell composed over 1600 hymn tunes, many of which are often sung today.
Mar 26, 2024 · Lowell Mason (born January 8, 1792, Medfield, Massachusetts, U.S.—died August 11, 1872, Orange, New Jersey) was a hymn composer, music publisher, and one of the founders of public-school music education in the United States.
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Nov 5, 2015 · Learn about the life and achievements of Lowell Mason, who wrote hymns, taught music, and founded the first music school in the U.S. He also introduced the pipe organ and shaped the American church music tradition.
May 23, 2018 · Lowell Mason (1792-1872) was an American music educator, composer, and church music reformer. He founded the Boston Academy of Music, wrote several books and articles, and compiled many collections of music for children and adults.
Learn about Lowell Mason (1792-1872), the composer, arranger and pioneer music educator who co-founded the Boston Academy of Music and taught in the public schools. Explore his legacy and papers at the Yale University Music Library.
Lowell Mason. Birth: January 8, 1792, Medfield, Massachusetts. Death: August 11, 1872, Orange, New Jersey. Lowell Mason worked for fifteen years as a bank clerk, pursuing music on the side but not wanting to be known as a musical man.
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