Calixa Lavallée (1842-1891) was born in Quebec, traveled abroad for years, fought as a Union officer in the American Civil War, and was a theater musician, bandsman, and choirmaster before achieving lasting fame for composing O Canada. He holds the distinction of being the first notable Canadian composer.
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