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David Hogan
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| Born | 1 July 1949 Nokesville, Virginia, U.S.
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| Died | 17 July 1996 (aged 47) Atlantic Ocean off the coast of East Moriches, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Composer |
| Spouse(s) | Terry Hogan Johnson |
| Children | 1 |
H. David Hogan (born July 1, 1949 – died July 17, 1996) was an American composer and a leader in music. He was the musical director for CIGAP, a choir based in Paris.
Sadly, David Hogan and another member of the choir, Jean-Paul Galland, passed away when TWA Flight 800 crashed off the coast of Long Island. All 230 people on board were lost in the accident.
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David Hogan's Musical Journey
David Hogan grew up in Virginia. He loved music and studied at the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He earned his first degree in 1971 and a master's degree in singing in 1975.
Helping Start a Music School
After his studies, David Hogan helped create The Walden School. This was a special summer program for young musicians. It was held on the campus of Dublin School in Dublin, New Hampshire.
Leading Choirs
Before working in France, Hogan helped build the choir at San Francisco's St. Francis Lutheran Church. Later, he became the musical director for CIGAP, a choir in Paris. He stepped in to lead the group just three weeks before their auditions.
During his career, Hogan also sang as a tenor soloist. He performed with the choir at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
David Hogan's Family Life
David Hogan was married to Terry Hogan Johnson, who was also a singer and choir conductor. They had a daughter named Hilary. Hilary also followed in her father's footsteps and studied music at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore.
Music Composed by David Hogan
David Hogan wrote several pieces of music for choirs. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Magnificat and Nunc dimittis "Washington", written for choir and organ.
- O Gracious Light, for choir and organ.
- I love you, O my God most high, for two-part mixed voices and keyboard.
