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Seth Bingham was an American organist, composer, and music educator who lived from 1882 to 1972. He studied at Yale and in Paris, served for many years as organist and choirmaster of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York, and wrote substantial bodies of organ, choral, orchestral, chamber, and other concert music, with organ works forming a central part of his output.
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Who was Seth Bingham?
Seth Bingham was an American organist, composer, and music educator who lived from 1882 to 1972. He was active in church music and wrote organ, choral, and educational works.
Where did Seth Bingham study music?
Bingham studied at Yale and continued his musical training in Paris. His education supported a career that combined performance, composition, and teaching.
What church position did Seth Bingham hold?
He served for many years as organist and choirmaster of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York. That position placed him at the center of American Presbyterian church music during the twentieth century.
What kind of music did Seth Bingham compose?
Bingham wrote substantial bodies of organ and choral music, along with works connected to church use and music education. His output reflects both his career as a professional organist and his interest in teaching.
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