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Cornwall, J. Spencer

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1888 - 1983

Biographical History

J. Spencer Cornwall (1888-1983) was an author, choral conductor, composer, and arranger of music. Born in Utah, he conducted the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square from 1935 to 1957. Under his leadership it made some of its first trips outside of the United States.

Citation:
nuc87-5333: Author's Stories of our hymns (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), 1975, c1963(hdg. on NcD rept.: Cornwall, J. Spencer; usage: J. Spencer Cornwall)

His arrangement of Come thou fount of every blessing, 2011:page 7 (Arranger J. Spencer Cornwall (1888-1983)...born at Mill Creek, Utah Territory...conductor of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square from 1935 to 1957...Under his leadership it made some of its first trips outside of the United States...wrote The story of our hymns (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)...composed music

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

J. Spencer Cornwall photographs

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227644207]
Identifier: MSS 3781
Scope and Contents

This collection contains photographs of J. Spencer Cornwall ad various choirs and orchestras, as well as a group photograph of the Salt lake City District Music Supervisors from 1929-1980, including J. Spencer Cornwall, Dr. Lorin F. Wheelwright, Merva R. Morris, Vernon J. Lee Masters, and Margaret C. Richards. Also in the collection are five pages of sheet music for hymns.

Dates: 1927-1980

Filtered By

  • Subject: Choral conductors -- Utah -- Salt Lake City -- History X
  • Subject: Photographs X