William W. Gilchrist

For the Canadian missionary, see William Sidney Gilchrist.
For the American painter, see William W. Gilchrist Jr.
William Wallace Gilchrist
Background information
Born(1846-01-08)January 8, 1846
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 1916(1916-12-20) (aged 70)
GenresClassical
OccupationComposer
InstrumentsPiano, strings, flute, clarinet, horn

William Wallace Gilchrist (January 8, 1846 – December 20, 1916) was an American composer and a major figure in nineteenth century music of Philadelphia. He founded the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia in 1874.

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