Theodore Dubois

Theodore Dubois was a French composer, organist, and music teacher born in 1837. He is best known for his contributions to church music and his role as an influential educator, serving as the director of the Paris Conservatory. His compositions include choral works, organ music, and orchestral pieces, often blending traditional and modern styles. Dubois aimed to elevate sacred music through craftsmanship and expressive melodies, significantly impacting French musical education and church music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.