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John Church was a prominent American composer and musician who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. He was born on October 18, 1748, in London, England, to a family of musicians. His father, John Church Sr., was a well-known organist and composer, and his mother, Elizabeth, was a singer. John Church Jr. showed an early interest in music and began studying the violin and keyboard at a young age. In 1766, at the age of 18, John Church Jr. moved to America with his family. They settled in Boston, where John Sr. became the organist at King's Chapel. John Jr. quickly established himself as a talented musician and composer, and he began performing in concerts and composing music for various occasions. In 1772, John Church Jr. married Elizabeth Hichborn, the daughter of a prominent Boston merchant. They had six children together, and Elizabeth often performed as a singer in her husband's concerts. John Church Jr. was a prolific composer, and his works included symphonies, chamber music, vocal music, and operas. He was particularly known for his choral music, and his works were often performed by the Handel and Haydn Society, a prominent musical organization in Boston. One of John Church Jr.'s most famous works is his "Federal Overture," which he composed in 1788 to celebrate the ratification of the United States Constitution. The overture is a lively and patriotic piece, featuring themes from popular American songs of the time. In addition to his musical career, John Church Jr. was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1789 to 1792, and he served as a delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention in 1820. John Church Jr. continued to compose music throughout his life, and he remained an important figure in the Boston music scene until his death on September 23, 1810. His legacy as a composer and musician lives on, and his works continue to be performed and celebrated today.

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