Luther Orlando Emerson facts for kids
Luther Orlando Emerson was an important American musician, composer, and music publisher. He lived a long life, from 1820 to 1915. He is remembered for creating many collections of church music and for his popular tunes.
The Life of Luther Orlando Emerson
Luther Orlando Emerson was born on August 3, 1820, in a town called Parsonsfield, Maine. His parents were Luther Emerson and Elizabeth Usher.
When he was younger, Luther went to school at Parsonsfield Seminary and Effingham Academy. He first planned to become a doctor! But later, he decided to study music instead. He learned a lot from a music teacher named Isaac Woodbury.
After his studies, Luther Emerson taught music for eight years in Salem, Massachusetts. He also worked as an organist and led music in different churches across Massachusetts. He was very busy, directing about 300 musical events and gatherings! These events were often called musical festivals or conventions.
Luther Orlando Emerson passed away on September 29, 1915. He was buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Luther Emerson's Musical Creations
Luther Emerson was very good at putting together collections of church music. These collections were like songbooks filled with hymns and other religious songs. He published many of them!
Some of his well-known collections include:
- "The Romberg Collection" (published in 1853)
- "The Golden Wreath" (1857)
- "The Golden Harp" (1858)
- "The Sabbath Harmony" (1860)
- "The Harp of Judah" (1863)
- "Merry Chimes" (1865)
- "Jubilate" (1866)
- "Choral Tribute" (1869)
- "Emerson's Vocal Melody"
- "The Voice of Worship" (1879)
- "Anthems of Praise" (1886)
- "Jehovah's Praise" (1887)
One of his most lasting tunes is called "Sessions." It is still remembered today.
