Bingham, Seth, 1882-1972

Composed 1921.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Memories of France / Seth Bingham. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50988448

Composed 1919. First performance by the Columbia University Orchestra, New York, 1924, Douglas Moore conducting.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Pioneer America / Seth Bingham. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50988459

Seth Bingham (b Bloomfield, NJ, 16 April 1882; d New York, 21 June 1972) was an organist and composer.

He attended Yale University, where he studied with Horatio Parker. His other teachers included Vincent d'Indy, Alexandre Guilmant, and Harry Jepson. Bingham taught at Yale (1908-1919) and later at Columbia University. He also was the longtime organist at the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. In addition to organ works (the most famous of which is the Concerto for Brass, Snare Drum and Organ), Bingham wrote many orchestral and chamber music pieces, as well as choral compositions and songs.

From the description of Seth Bingham scores, 1920-1953. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 79409336

Seth Bingham (b Bloomfield, NJ, 16 April 1882; d New York, 21 June 1972) was an organist and composer. He attended Yale University, where he studied with Horatio Parker; his other teachers were Vincent D’Indy, Alexandre Guilmant and Harry Jepson. Bingham taught at Yale (1908 - 1919) and then at Columbia University, and was the longtime organist at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. In addition to organ works (the most famous of which is the Concerto for Brass, Snare Drum and Organ (1954)), Bingham wrote many orchestral and chamber music pieces, as well as choral compositions and songs.

Source:

Hitchcock, H. Wiley and Michael Meckna. “Bingham, Seth Daniels”, Grove Music Online ed. L. Macy (Accessed 16 Dec. 2004), <http://www.grovemusic.com>

From the guide to the Seth Bingham scores, 1920-1953, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.)