Christopher Meineke

Christopher Meineke (né Christoph Meineke; 1 May 1782, Oldenburg – 6 November 1850, Baltimore) was an American organist and composer.

Life
Born in Oldenburg, he later moved to England around 1810 and eventually settled in Baltimore in 1820. Meineke's secular works were published by the Baltimore-based music printer, John Cole. As a composer, his alternative first names were Charles and Karl. Meineke was known for his interests in medieval and early Christian-themed composition, such as recreating Gloria Patri (Glory Be to the Father) or composing with the help of medieval era-evoking works by Felicia Hemans in a much more contemporary setting.

Compositions

 * The Bird at Sea
 * A New Instruction for the Piano Forte
 * Works for the Fourth of July