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Lowell Mason, American composer and educator (died 1872)

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Lowell Mason

American composer; leading figure in American church music

Lowell Mason was an American music director and banker who was a leading figure in 19th-century American church music. Lowell composed over 1,600 hymn tunes, many of which are often sung today. His best-known work includes an arrangement of "Joy to the World" and the tune…
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January 8

Day of the year

January 8 is the eighth day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 357 days remain until the end of the year.
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