John Baptiste Calkin
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John Baptiste Calkin was an English composer, organist and music teacher.
Calkin got his musical education from his father James Calkin (1786–1862), a pianist, cellist and composer. From 1846 to 1853, he worked as an organist, preceptor and choirmaster at the St. Columba's College in Dublin. After his return to London, he was organist at several churches and also a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
and later at the Croydon Conservatory.
His most known work is the setting from 1872 of a popular Christmas song I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
. He also composed church music, hymns and anthems.
Calkin got his musical education from his father James Calkin (1786–1862), a pianist, cellist and composer. From 1846 to 1853, he worked as an organist, preceptor and choirmaster at the St. Columba's College in Dublin. After his return to London, he was organist at several churches and also a professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent music and dramatic arts school which was founded in 1880 in London, England. Students can pursue courses in Music, Opera, Drama and Technical Theatre Arts.-History:...
and later at the Croydon Conservatory.
His most known work is the setting from 1872 of a popular Christmas song I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is a Christmas carol based on the 1864 poem "Christmas Bells" by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.- Origin :...
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline...
. He also composed church music, hymns and anthems.