Composer
William Steffe
American bookkeeper and insurance agent; credited with collecting and editing the musical tune for a camp-meeting song with the traditional "Glory Hallelujah"
1830–1890
18 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1830
- Died
- 1890
- Birthplace
- South Carolina
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Romantic
Biography
William Steffe (c. 1830 – c. 1890) was a Philadelphia bookkeeper and insurance agent. He is credited with collecting and editing the musical tune for a camp-meeting song with the traditional "Glory Hallelujah" refrain, in about 1856. It opened with "Say, brothers, will you meet us / on Canaan's happy shore?" The tune became widely known.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; bookkeeper
- Notable works
- Battle Hymn of the Republic
- VIAF ID
- 31890830
- ISNI
- 0000000083690465
- GND ID
- 135132029
- Library of Congress ID
- nr95043969
- MusicBrainz ID
- 4deba3cc-73ac-4466-bb47-2786c144c78e
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Harmonica, Vocal, Barito, bass
- Genres represented
- Classical
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Hymn Of The Republic | See work details |
12 more instruments
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| The Battle Hymn Of The Republic | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Marching On: 1st B | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: B | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: E | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: Flute | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: Oboe | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: 1st F Horn | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: 1st Trombone | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: Baritone T.C. | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: Tuba | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: Mallets | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: 1st Percussion | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: 2nd Percussion | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Marching On: Score | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Battle Hymn of the Republic - Score and Parts | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Bounce Boogie | See work details |
| View sheet music |
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 31890830.