C. B. Hawley

Charles Beach Hawley (Brookfield, Connecticut, February 14, 1858[1] – Eatontown, New Jersey,[2] December 29, 1915)[3][4] was an American bass, voice teacher, organist and composer of art songs and other vocal works.

Charles Beach was born to John N. and Clarissa W. Keeler Hawley in Brookfield, Connecticut.

He also composed a Christmas cantata, The Christ Child, esteemed in its day,[2] and several part-songs for the Mendelssohn Glee Club.

Songs such as "Noon and Night" and "The Sweetest Flower That Blows" are especially good for young or beginning singers.

At least one of his works remained in the repertoire after his death: the song "Because I Love You, Dear" was heard on a WABC radio broadcast on December 10, 1934, with Andre Kostelanetz conducting.