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F. Henri Klickmann was a prolific American composer of popular and classical music in the early 20th century. He was born on August 27, 1885, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to German immigrant parents. His father was a musician and conductor, and his mother was a singer. Klickmann showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. Klickmann's family moved to Chicago when he was a child, and he continued his musical education there. He studied piano and composition with several prominent teachers, including Carl Wolfsohn and Adolf Weidig. Klickmann also played in various orchestras and bands, gaining valuable experience as a performer. In 1905, Klickmann moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. He quickly established himself as a composer of popular songs and dance music, writing under the pseudonym "F. Henri." His first hit song, "The Ragtime Goblin Man," was published in 1906 and became a popular tune of the era. Klickmann's success as a composer led to a job as a staff writer for the music publisher Leo Feist. He wrote many popular songs for Feist, including "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and "In the Land of Beginning Again." Klickmann also wrote music for Broadway shows, including "The Passing Show" and "The Greenwich Village Follies." Despite his success in the world of popular music, Klickmann was also interested in classical music. He studied composition with the renowned composer and teacher Rubin Goldmark and wrote several works in a more serious style. His compositions include a piano concerto, a string quartet, and a symphony. Klickmann's most famous classical work is his "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite," a march written for the Barnum and Bailey Circus. The march became a staple of the circus's performances and is still played by marching bands today. Klickmann continued to write music throughout his life, but his output slowed in the 1930s due to health problems. He died on November 8, 1930, at the age of 45. Despite his relatively short career, Klickmann left a lasting legacy in American music. His popular songs and dance music captured the spirit of the early 20th century, while his classical works showed his versatility as a composer. Today, Klickmann's music is still performed and enjoyed by musicians and audiences around the world.

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