John Pyke Hullah

John Pyke Hullah
Photograph by Elliott & Fry, 1860s
Background information
Born	(1812-06-27)June 27, 1812 Worcester, England
Died	February 21, 1884(1884-02-21) (aged 71)
Genres	Opera, ballads
Occupations	Composer, music teacher, organist
Years active	1836–1883

John Pyke Hullah (27 June 1812 – 21 February 1884) was an English composer and teacher of music, whose promotion of vocal training is associated with the singing-class movement. He worked with Charles Dickens and knew Felix Mendelssohn.