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Memorable Manitobans: Franz C. Thiessen (1881-1950)Music teacher. Well-known teacher of music among the Mennonite of Manitoba; highly gifted choral conductor and teacher in the musical tradition of late 19th-century Europe; produced cantatas and oratorios with orchestral accompaniment; was also an ordained minister and a member of the mission board; can be credited with initiating the remarkable development of choral and instrumental music in Mennonite churches, schools, and colleges. Sources:This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough. Page revised: 27 March 2022
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