John Stafford Smith (bapt. 30 March 1750 – 21 September 1836) was an English composer, church organist, and early musicologist. He was one of the first serious collectors of …

Written by British composer John Stafford Smith—whose identity was discovered only in the 1970s by a librarian in the music division of the Library of Congress—the song was sung to …

John Stafford Smith (bapt. 30 March 1750 – 21 September 1836) was a British composer, church organist, and early musicologist. He was one of the first serious collectors of manuscripts of …

John Stafford Smith (bapt. 30 March 1750 – 21 September 1836) was an English composer, church organist, and early musicologist. He was one of the first serious collectors of …

English musicologist and composer. He was the son of Martin Smith (d 1786), organist of Gloucester Cathedral from 1739 to 1781. He was sent to London to study with Boyce, and in …

Born in Gloucester, John Stafford Smith was best known as a glee composer, though many of his songs and madrigals are innovative and unique. For example, his piece “Sweet Poet of the …

Key was inspired by the large U.S. flag, with 15 stars and 15 stripes, known as the Star-Spangled Banner, flying triumphantly above the fort after the battle. The poem was set to the tune of a …

John Stafford Smith (bapt. 30 March 1750 – 21 September 1836) was a British composer, church organist, and early musicologist. He was one of the first serious collectors of manuscripts of …

Sep 15, 2024 · John Stafford Smith (30 March 1750, Gloucester, England – 21 September 1836, London, England) was a British composer, church organist, and early musicologist. He was …

Jul 4, 2024 · Gloucester Cathedral's assistant director of music said it felt "extra special" to play the tune at the cathedral. Baptised in Gloucester on 30 March 1750, John Stafford Smith was …