Author:John William Fenton

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John William Fenton
(1828–1890)

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Scottish/Irish musician and leader of a military band in Japan at the start of the Meiji period. He is considered "the first bandmaster in Japan" and "the father of band music in Japan." Fenton is best known for having initiated the process through which Kimi ga Yo came to be accepted as the national anthem of Japan.

Works

Original melody for Kimi ga Yo.

Some or all works by this author were published before January 1, 1929, and are in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Translations or editions published later may be copyrighted. Posthumous works may be copyrighted based on how long they have been published in certain countries and areas.

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