Theodore E. Perkins was born at Poughkeepsie, on the Hudson, N.Y., July 21, 1831. His father was a Baptist clergyman. The family of ten brothers and sisters sang and played various instruments, forming among themselves both choir and orchestra. His musical education began at the early age of three years. During his father's pastorate at Hamilton, N. Y., the choir rehearsals were often held at the parsonage, and the leader used to place the three-year-old on a small stool, on the table around which the choir was assembled, giving him a chance to both see and hear. Later on he played the violincello in church, standing on a stool in order to finger the instrument.
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Tune Title: [Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowing]First Line: Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowingComposer: Theo. E. PerkinsDate: 1909
Tune Title: [Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowing]First Line: Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowingComposer: T. E. PerkinsDate: 1876
Tune Title: [Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowing]First Line: Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowingComposer: T. E. PerkinsDate: 1894
Tune Title: [Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowing]First Line: Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowingComposer: T. E. PerkinsDate: 1904
Tune Title: [Dark is the night, and cold the wind]First Line: Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowingComposer: T. E. PerkinsKey: G MajorDate: 1890
Tune Title: [Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowing]First Line: Dark is the night, and cold the wind is blowingComposer: Theodore Edson PerkinsIncipit: 32151 22123 53216Key: G Major
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