John W. Bischoff

John W. Bischoff (27 November 1850 in Chicago 1909 in Washington, DC)[1] was a blind musician and composer. Blind from age two, Bischoff went on to become a noted organist, compiler of musical collections, and composer. His compilations included a significant number of his own works, and include Gospel Bells (1883), God Be With You (1880) and Not Half Has Been Told (1877). He was the principal organist at the first Congregational Church in Washington from 1874 till his death in 1909.

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  1. "Musicsack". Retrieved 20 August 2012.

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