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Edward Shippen Barnes
American organist
Edward Shippen Barnes | |
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Born | September 14, 1887 Seabright, New Jersey |
Died | February 14, 1958 Idyllwild, California |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation | American organist. |
Edward Shippen Barnes (September 14, 1887 in Sea Bright, New Jersey – February 14, 1958, in Idyllwild, California) was an American organist.
Life and career
He was a graduate of Yale University[when?], where he studied with Horatio Parker and Harry Jepson. After graduating from Yale, Barnes continued his studies in Paris with Louis Vierne, Vincent D'Indy, and Abel Decaux.
He worked as organist at the Church of the Incarnation, New York (1911–1912), Rutgers Presbyterian Church, New York (1913–1924), St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia (1924–1938), and the First Presbyterian Church, Santa Monica (1938–1958).
He also composed two organ symphonies, other smaller organ works, arranged works