Sidney Homer
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Sidney Homer (9 December 1864 - 1953) was a classical composer, primarily of songs.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, he was the youngest child of deaf parents. He attended Phillips Academy, Anodover, in the Class of 1884, but did not attend college. Married to contralto Louise Dilworth Beatty, six children. Died in 1953 in Winter Park, Florida.
Mentor and support to nephew composer Samuel Barber.