Addie Anderson Wilson (August 17, 1876 – October 8, 1966) was an American composer, organist and

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who was born in

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, and lived in Alabama for most of her life. She studied music with

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and M. Wilson. She married William Sidney Wilson on November 9, 1892, and they had one son. Wilson was active in civic affairs and music organizations, winning awards and holding several elected positions, such as: *First Vice President, Alabama Federation of Music Clubs *President, Harmony Club of

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*President, Music Study Club *Woman of the Year, Dothan, Alabama

Works

Wilson composed several operettas and piano pieces, which were initially published by George Willig & Co and Carl Fischer Music. She also composed:

Piano

"Southern Breezes"

Vocal

"Apple Blossoms" "Evening Song" "Faith" (text from Mark X:36- 52) "Goodnight, Mr. Moon" "Hi, Mr. Sunshine" "I Will Give You Rest" (a cappella chorus; text from Matthew XI:28-30) "Lullaby" "Under the Rose" (words by Richard Henry Stoddard) "Whenever Skies are Gray"

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Addie Anderson American women composers American composers 1876 births 1966 deaths