Benjamin Carl Unseld, 1843-1923
Born: October 18, 1843, Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Died: November 19, 1923.
Buried: Elmwood Cemetery, Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
After leaving school at age 14, Unseld worked as a clerk in a country store. He received his first musical instruction around age 15, from a companion who had attended a singing school. He was shown the representation of the scale in the old Carmina Sacra, and had it sung for him. At the friend’s suggestion, he got permission from his pastor to practice on the church organ. Since both boys worked, their only chance to practice was after the store closed at 9:00 p.m., and occas… Go to person page >
Tune Title: [Twilight is falling over the sea]First Line: Twilight is stealing over the seaComposer: Benjamin C. UnseldIncipit: 11235 13327 71244Key: G Major