Isaac B. Woodbury
Isaac Baker Woodbury (October 23, 1819 1858) was a 19th-century composer and publisher of church music, most famous for publishing The Dulcimer: or the New York Collection of Sacred Music, one of the best-known collections of Christian hymns of the era. His best-known hymn tunes include Siloam and Esmonton. He also published the American Monthly Musical Review and the New York Musical Pioneer.
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Isaac B. Woodbury
- Born
- 1819 · Beverly.
- Died
- 1858
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · music publisher
- Fields
- religious music · popular music · song
- Known for
- Stars of the Summer Night
- Languages
- English
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Isaac Baker Woodbury (October 23, 1819 1858) was a 19th-century composer and publisher of church music, most famous for publishing The Dulcimer: or the New York Collection of Sacred Music, one of the best-known collections of Christian hymns of the era. His best-known hymn tunes include Siloam and Esmonton. He also published the American Monthly Musical Review and the New York Musical Pioneer.
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Born at Beverly in 1819, died in 1858.
The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is religious music, popular music and song. Works named in the authority record are Stars of the Summer Night.
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 28 September 2026.
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