title: William Henry Pommer
text: # William Henry Pommer
  
  William Henry Pommer (1851–1937) was an American composer, known for his songs and chamber music. From 1907 he was director of music at the University of Missouri becoming the founding dean of the University of Missouri School of Music. The Pommer family were German immigrants who manufactured musical instruments, first in Philadelphia then in Hermann, Missouri.
  
  ## Christian College
  
  Prior to his appointment at the University of Missouri Pommer was director of music at Christian College also in Columbia. Today, Christian College is known as Columbia College
  
  