Wrightson, Herbert J. (Herbert James), 1869-1949

Composed 1902.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto for organ and orchestra / Herbert J. Wrightson. [19]02. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 57391119

Composed 1901.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Symphony / Herbert J. Wrightson. [19]02. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 57391122

Herbert James Wrightson was born on Dec. 20, 1869 in Sunderland, England; studied at the Leipzig Conservatory with Salomon Jadassohn and Carl Reinecke; settled in the U.S. in 1897; taught in Philadelphia, Chicago, and elsewhere; works include a symphony, 15 organ pieces, 29 piano works, and 144 songs, some included in various hymnals; published Elements of the theory of music (1921); he died on Dec. 24, 1949 in West Lebanon, N.Y.

From the description of Collection of musical compositions, 1887-1949. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 41949545

Biography

Herbert James Wrightson was born on Dec. 20, 1869 in Sunderland, England; studied at the Leipzig Conservatory with Salomon Jadassohn and Carl Reinecke; settled in the U.S. in 1897; taught in Philadelphia, Chicago, and elsewhere; works include a symphony, 15 organ pieces, 29 piano works, and 144 songs, some included in various hymnals; published Elements of the theory of music (1921); he died on Dec. 24, 1949 in West Lebanon, N.Y.

From the guide to the Herbert J. Wrightson Collection, 1887-1949, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections)