Kurzenknabe, John Henry. (Muenchhof, Kurhessen, Germany, June 18, 1840--April 13, 1927, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania). German Reformed layman. His parents died of cholera when he was five, and he was placed in a boarding school. When 14, he came to the United States with his violin and his share ($500) of his parents' estate. During the 48-day voyage, he attended an elderly sick woman, a Mrs. Ziegler from Wilkes-Barre, Penn., whose family helped him settled in the States. He attended Wyoming Seminary nearby, where he studied music and perfected his English. Even before graduation, he taught violin and began teaching singing classes in the area. In 1856, William B. Bradbury came to Wilkes-Barre for a six-week musical institute. He was so impress… Go to person page >
Tune Title: [At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered home]First Line: At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered homeComposer: J. H. KurzenknabeKey: D MajorDate: 2004
Tune Title: [At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered home]First Line: At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered homeComposer: J. H. KurzenknabeDate: 1990
Tune Title: [At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered home]First Line: At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered homeComposer: J. H. KurzenknabeKey: D MajorDate: 2007
Tune Title: [At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered home]First Line: At the sounding of the trumpet, when the saints are gathered homeComposer: John Henry KurzenknabeKey: D Major
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