B. F. Baker, born at Wenham, Mass., July 10, 1811; held many conventions; was six years Vice-President of the Handel and Haydn Society, Boston; a teacher in the public schools; principal of the Boston Music School; a composer of much music, and editor of a large number of church music, school instruction, glee, and other music books.
A Dictionary of Musical Information by John W. Moore, Boston: Oliver, Ditson & Company, 1876 Go to person page >