Frank W. Asper

Frank Wilson Asper (February 9, 1892 – November 8, 1973) was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a composer and also Mormon Tabernacle organist from 1924 to 1965.

Frank W. Asper
Asper in 1948
Personal details
BornFrank Wilson Asper
(1892-02-09)February 9, 1892
Logan, Utah
DiedNovember 8, 1973(1973-11-08) (aged 81)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Resting placeSalt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37.92″N 111°51′28.8″W
OccupationComposer and also Mormon Tabernacle organist
Spouse(s)Ellen Marie Connors
Florence E. Robinson

Asper came from a musically inclined family. He studied under Ebenezer Beesley as a youth and then studied at Sterns Conservatory in Berlin and the New England Conservatory, Boston University, the University of Utah and Chicago Musical College. Besides being Mormon Tabernacle organist,[1] Asper was the organist of the First United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah from 1923 to 1937.[2]

Asper was a fellow of the American Guild of Organists.[3]

Works

Asper penned words and music for several LDS hymns. Seven of these are found in the 1985 hymnal Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • 132: God Is in His Holy Temple – music[4]
  • 176: 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love – music[5]
  • 189: O Thou, Before the World Began – music[6]
  • 222: Hear Thou Our Hymn, O Lord – words and music[7]
  • 245: This House We Dedicate to Thee – music[8]
  • 257: Rejoice! A Glorious Sound Is Heard – music[9]
  • 323: Rise Up, O Men of God (Men's Choir) – music[10]

References
  1. "Statistical Report 1973: Those who have passed away". Ensign: 20. May 1974.
  2. "The Organ at First United Methodist Church". First United Methodist (Salt Lake City).
  3. "Frank Wilson Asper: The Poet-Organist". The American Organist. American Guild of Organists. 23 (9): 90. 1989.
  4. "132". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.
  5. "176". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.
  6. "189". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.
  7. "222". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.
  8. "245". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.
  9. "257". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.
  10. "323". Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. LDS Church. 1985.


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