David Jenkins

Composer

1848 – 1915

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Who was David Jenkins?

David Jenkins was a Welsh composer, best known for his choral works and hymn tunes.

Born at Trecastle near Brecon, Jenkins was at first apprenticed to a tailor, but in 1874 he began studying music at Aberystwyth under Joseph Parry. In 1893 he returned to Aberystwyth as a lecturer, rising to Professor in 1910.

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Born
Dec 30, 1848
Trecastle
Died
Dec 10, 1915

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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