Composer
J. Pierpont
songwriter, arranger, and composer, best known for writing and composing "Jingle Bells" (1822–1893)
1822–1893
13 works in the index
- Born
- 1822
- Died
- 1893
- Birthplace
- Boston
- Place of death
- Winter Haven
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Romantic
Biography
James Lord Pierpont (April 25, 1822 – August 5, 1893) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, organist, and Confederate soldier. Pierpont wrote and composed "Jingle Bells" in 1857, originally titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh".
Pierpont was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Winter Haven, Florida. Although Pierpont is obscure today, his composition "Jingle Bells" has become synonymous with the Christmas holiday and is one of the most performed and most recognizable songs in the world.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; lyricist; songwriter
- Instruments played
- organ
- Notable works
- Jingle Bells
- Birth name
- James Lord Pierpont
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 59513026
- ISNI
- 0000000091075155
- GND ID
- 134902033
- Library of Congress ID
- nr88008504
- MusicBrainz ID
- ff98b821-de0d-4a0e-9002-507bf323a97d
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Autoharp, Piano, Flute, Choir, Guitar
- Genres represented
- Jazz
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 13
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingle Bells | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Flute, violin, Vocal, Choir, Autoharp | — | 39 |
| The Twelve Days of Christmas | — | — | — | Autoharp | — | 6 |
| Once In Royal David's City | — | — | — | Piano | — | 4 |
| Jolly Old St. Nicholas | — | — | — | Autoharp | — | 5 |
| The Cherry Tree Carol | — | — | — | Autoharp | — | 3 |
| Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming | — | — | — | Autoharp | — | 3 |
| Jingle Bells - Score and Parts | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 2 |
| Jingle Bells - Flute 3 | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 1 |
| Jingle Bells - Alto Flute | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 1 |
| Jingle Bells - Score and Part | — | — | — | Piano, Flute | Jazz | 1 |
| Jingle Bells - Flute 1 | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 1 |
| Jingle Bells - Flute 2 | — | — | — | — | Jazz | 1 |
| Jingle-Rama | — | — | — | Piano | — | — |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 59513026. Portrait: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.