Thomas Philander Ryder

Compositions for: Piano

Auld Lang Syne, Op.86 Danse des demons, Op.78 Old Hundredth, Op.73 Wilson's Funeral March America, Op.106 Annie Laurie, Op.112 Pleyel's Hymn with Variations, Op.99 Last Rose of Summer, Op.68 Love's Message, Op.116 Chapel Chimes, Op.90 Life's But A Dream, Op.60 Clustering Memories, Op.98 Forest Nymph, Op.107 Niagara, Op.74 Shepherd's Dream, Op.58 Dancing Fairies, Op.71 On the Lake, Op.66 Night-Fall, Op.64 Rock of Ages, Op.120 Little Footsteps, Op.52 Flowers That Bloom and Die, Op.101 Moonlight Dance, Op.67 Ever Longing, Op.109 Trip Waltz Blooming Meadow, Op.110 Enchantment Dripping Fountain, Op.96 Sunset Shadows, Op.80 Smiles and Tears, Op.72 Festive Dance, Op.95 Mountain Echoes, Op.57 Sounds from the Glen, Op.61 Rustic Maiden, Op.63 God Bless the 'Old Sixth Corps'Sparkling Rill, Op.87 Katie O'Moore

Wikipedia

Thomas Philander Ryder (June 29, 1836 – December 2, 1887) was an American composer, organist, teacher, conductor, and organ builder.

Ryder was born in Cohasset, Massachusetts. He studied with Gustav Satter before taking a post as a church organist in Hyannis. From 1879 he served at the Tremont Temple in Boston. He also served as choirmaster and teacher, and compiled anthologies of sacred and secular partsongs. He was also popular as a composer of hymns and parlor pieces for piano. He died in Somerville, Massachusetts.