Lowell Mason

Lowell Mason (January 8, 1792- August 11, 1872) was a leading figure in American church music, the composer of over 1600 hymns, many of which are often sung today. He was also responsible for the first teaching of music in American public schools.

External links

• A brief biography with portraits
• Mason's 'The Boston Handel and Haydn Society Collection of Church Music' Title page and sample hymn, from the Web site of Centre College.
• A vividly worded attack on Mason's career accomplishments can be read at the Web site of Amaranth Publishing