Benjamin Cross

For other people named Benjamin Cross, see Benjamin Cross (disambiguation).

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.

List of works

• Strike the Harp in Praise of God - treble solo & chorus
• A Mother's Love - arranged for the piano forte