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ST. JOHN (CALKIN)

Composer: John Baptiste Calkin

John Baptiste Calkin United Kingdom 1827-1905. Born in London, he was reared in a musical atmosphere. Studying music under his father, and with three brothers, he became a composer, organist, and music teacher. At 19, he was appointed organist, precenter, and choirmaster at St. Columbia's College, Dublin, Ireland, 1846 to 1853. From 1853 to 1863 we was organist and choirmaster at Woburn Chapel, London. From 1863 to 1868, he was organist of Camden Road Chapel. From 1870 to 1884 he was organist at St. Thomas's Church, Camden Town. In 1883 he became professor at Guildhall School of Music and concentrated on teaching and composing. He was also a professor of music and on the council of Trinity College, London, and a member of the Philha… Go to person page >

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Tune Information

Title: ST. JOHN (CALKIN)
Composer: John Baptiste Calkin
Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4
Incipit: 33212 33543 45
Key: C Major
Copyright: Public Domain
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Piano Solo

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    Composer/Editor Joan J. Pinkston
    Published By: High Street Music (2011) pp. 20
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Hymns and Psalms #143

Hymns and Psalms #143
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Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #129

Hymns for Today's Church (2nd ed.) #129
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Small Church Music #3608

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Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #182

Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #182
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