David Hogan (composer)
H. David Hogan | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Virginia, United States |
| Died | July 17, 1996 (aged 47) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musical director, tenor soloist |
| Known for | Musical director of CIGAP (Le Choeur Int'l Gai de Paris) |
H. David Hogan (July 1, 1949 – July 17, 1996) was an American composer and served as the musical director for CIGAP (Le Choeur Int'l Gai de Paris), a choir composed of openly gay men.
Tragically, Hogan and CIGAP baritone Jean-Paul Galland lost their lives when TWA Flight 800 exploded near Long Island, resulting in the deaths of all 230 passengers and crew.
Career
Originally from Virginia, Hogan earned his bachelor's degree in 1971 and a master's degree in voice in 1975 from the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University. He was a co-founder of The Walden School, a summer music program located at Dublin School in New Hampshire.
Prior to his leadership at CIGAP, Hogan developed the choir at St. Francis Lutheran Church in San Francisco. He took on the position of musical director for CIGAP only weeks before auditions began, following the resignation of the former director.
In addition to his directing roles, Hogan was a tenor soloist at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
Personal life
Hogan was married to Terry Hogan Johnson, a singer and choir conductor from the East Bay area. Together, they had a daughter named Hilary, who also pursued music studies at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.
Choral works
- Magnificat and Nunc dimittis "Washington," composed for unison treble or SATB with organ accompaniment (created for the Choir of Washington National Cathedral and Douglas Major)
- O Gracious Light, arranged for unison choir and organ
- I love you, O my God most high, written for two-part mixed voices with keyboard accompaniment