Daniel B. Towner

Daniel Brink Towner (March 5, 1850 October 3 1919)[1] was a composer who held a Doctorate of music, and used his abilities to develop the music to several Christian hymns which are still popular today.[2]

Accomplishments

Studies

Towner received his early musical training from his father, J.G. Towner. He later studied under John Howard, George Root and James Webb.

Musical Direction

Towner was the music director at Centenary Methodist Church, in Binghamton, New York (1870-1882); York Street Methodist Episcopal Church, in Cincinnati, Ohio (1882-1884); Union Methodist Episcopal Church, in Covington, Kentucky (1884-1885); and Moody Bible Institute, in Chicago, Illinois (1893-1919).

Awards and Works

The American Temperance University in Harriman, Tennessee, awarded Towner a Doctorate of Music in 1900.[2] His musical works include:

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