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Arthur Henry Mann (1850 to 1929)

Church of England

A Skillful Director of Boys' Choirs.

Arthur Henry Mann was born in Norwich, England. He became an English church organist, who served a record 53-years as organist at King's College Chapel, Cambridge, where he became a skillful director of boys' choirs. He wrote much sacred music, including the hymn tune to which we sing "O Jesus, I Have Promised."