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THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER

Composer (attributed to): J. C. Englebrecht

J C Englebrecht Germany 1844-1876 Go to person page >

Composer: Asa Hull

Asa Hull USA 1828-1907. Born in Keene, NY, he became a music publisher in New York City. He married Emma F Atherton, and they had a daughter, Harriett. He wrote many tunes and authored temperance rallying songs. He published 33 works, of which 21 were songbooks, between 1863-1895. He died in Philadelphia, PA. John Perry  Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER
Composer: Asa Hull (c. 1862)
Composer (attributed to): J. C. Englebrecht
Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain
Incipit: 51111 71217 11321
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

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The Cyber Hymnal #8314

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