Benjamin Cross

Benjamin Cross (September 15, 1786 – March 1, 1857), was a conductor, singer, organist,[1][2][3] and one of the first American composers.[4]

For other people named Benjamin Cross, see Benjamin Cross (disambiguation).

Cross was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His teachers included Benjamin Carr and Raynor Taylor. Benjamin Cross was one of the founding members of The Musical Fund Society[5] as well as being one of its first directors. Benjamin Cross was father to Michael H. Cross (1833-1897) who became a notable conductor in Philadelphia.

List of works
  • Strike the Harp in Praise of God - treble solo & chorus
  • A Mother's Love - arranged for the piano forte

References
  1. The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians, Now Deceased By Henry Simpson Published 1859,W. Brotherhead
  2. A chronicle of american Music 1700-1995, by Charles J. Hall, Published 1996 Schirmer books
  3. http://www.library.upenn.edu/collections/rbm/keffer/cross.html UPenn Library
  4. http://www.voxnovus.com/resources/American_Composer_Timeline.htm American Composer Timeline
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-03-28. Retrieved 2008-04-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) PhonoArchive
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