Albert James Cook Holden (1841–1916) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. (Some biographies use “Janos” as middle name; death records and other legal documents indicate “James”). He studied in New York City and became an established organist in the city, serving in several positions including the Universalist Church of the Divine Paternity and of the Presbyterian Church of the Puritans. He was also identified with the occupation “pianos.” He was a founding member of the American Guild of Organists and editor of several collections of sacred music. He died in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. His compositions are mostly church music and hymns.

All are mixed chorus unless noted; some contain divisi.