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Encyclopedia > 1861 in music

See also: 1860 in music, other events of 1861, 1862 in music and the list of 'years in music'.

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Events

Published popular music

  • "Abide With Me", w. Rev Henry Francis Lyte m. William Henry Monk (Words 1847)
  • "Alice, Where Art Thou", w. Wellington Guernsey m. Joseph Ascher
  • "Aura Lee", w. W. W. Fosdick m. George R. Poulton
  • "The Bonnie Blue Flag", w. Mrs Annie Chamber-Ketchum m. Harry MacCarthy
  • "Eternal Father, Strong To Save", w. William Whiting m. Rev. John Bacchus Dykes
  • "Go Down, Moses", trad spiritual
  • "Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty", w. Reginald Heber m. John Bacchus Dykes
  • "John Brown's Body", w. anon m. William Steffe
  • "Maryland, My Maryland", w. James Ryder Randall m. Walter de Mapers (Music "Mini est Propositum" 12th century)
  • "The Vacant Chair", w. Henry S. Washburne m. George Frederick Root

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Music History by Jennifer Gipson (4111 words)
Finally, in 1923, “…Music, as a Department, was taken up in earnest and a very talented young lady, Miss Catherine McComb, undertook the task of putting over a real program for the year…”24 Miss McComb, the Director of Music, led a Glee Club for male students as well as a choral ensemble for women.
The music program’s mission remained the same, but on August 18, 1975, the Board of Trustees renamed it the Gladys F. Hurley School of Music in honor of its preeminent supporter.43 The Hurley School of Music continued to field numerous vocal and instrumental ensembles.
With the expansion of music facilities, enhanced course offerings, and an impressive lineup of performances, it is a time for the Hurley School of Music to project its multifaceted mission into the future.
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