B. N. Hultsman (1877–1957)

B. N. Hultsman, author, composer and teacher ; born in Calhoun County, Ark., Dec. 22nd, 1877; his father being a good singer, and an elder sister being a good organist, tasteful singer and careful teacher, he was brought up under favorable conditions for developing his excellent talent; removed to Texas in 1890 and attended his first singing school in 1895; married in 1896, and also united with the Baptist Church the same year; purchased a copy of '"Showalter's New Harmony and Composition" in 1899 and from its study began to compose, and soon after became interested with The Quartet Co. in preparing "The Harvester;" later attended a session of the S. N. M. I. at Omaha, Texas, receiving a di- ploma at the final examinations, and has since continued to use the books of The A. J. Showalter Co. and The Showalter-Patton Co ; is one of the foremost composers and teachers among the younger men of the Southwest.