Calixa Lavallée (1842-1891) was born in Quebec, traveled abroad for years, fought as a Union officer in the American Civil War, and was a theater musician, bandsman, and choirmaster before achieving lasting fame for composing O Canada. He holds the distinction of being the first notable Canadian composer.
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- O Canada: Calixa Lavallee Detailed biography with a strong sense of national pride includes links to lyrics, MIDI sound file, detailed history of the song, and biographies of French and English lyricists Adolphe-Basile Routhier and Robert Stanley Weir.
- Calixa Lavallee Find a Grave listing with portrait photograph, picture of his tombstone with English translation of French inscription, and cemetery information.
- Lavallée, Calixa 1842-1891 Music Division Archival Guide entry with biographical sketch and details of holdings from the Music Archives at the National Library of Canada.
- Lavallée, Calixa Biographical entry from the Canadian Encyclopedia with portrait from the first printing of O Canada.