Jacob French
| Jacob French | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 15, 1754 Stoughton, Massachusetts |
| Died | 1817 (aged 63) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer |
Jacob French (July 15, 1754 – 1817)[1] was a singing master and one of the first American composers.[2] He was born in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Publications
- The New American Melody (1789)
- The Psalmodist's Companion (1793)
- Harmony of Harmony (1802)
List of works
- Heavenly Vision
- Beauty
- Dormant
- Happiness
Discography
- Sweet Seraphic Fire - New England Singing School Music
- The New England Harmony - Early New England Composers
References
- ↑ http://books.google.com/books?id=WlD7w91K5VwC&pg=PA88&lpg=PA88&dq=jacob+french+composer&source=web&ots=FIYph2cwp7&sig=wvuhI7v77gQ3GBwdY_Eqw_CyeDc&hl=en#PPA89,M1 American Writers and Compilers of Sacred Music By Frank J. Metcalf , Published 2007 By READ BOOKS
- ↑ http://www.voxnovus.com/resources/American_Composer_Timeline.htm American Composer Timeline