Benjamin Cross (September 15, 1786 – March 1, 1857), was a conductor, singer, organist,[1][2][3] and one of the first American composers.[4]
Cross was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His teachers included Benjamin Carr and Raynor Taylor. Benjamin Cross was one of the founding members of The Musical Fund Society[5] as well as being one of its first directors. Benjamin Cross was father to Michael H. Cross (1833-1897) who became a notable conductor in Philadelphia.
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