Bauer, Marion,
Compositions,
1912-1953.
Manuscript Collection: MS 0039
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Agency History/Biographical note:
Marion Eugenie Bauer was born in Walla Walla, Washington on Aug. 15,
1882. She taught at New York University, 1926-1951, and was
affiliated with the Juilliard School of Music, 1940-1955. She was a
founding member of the American Music Guild, the Society of American
Women Composers, and the American Composers Alliance. Initially she
wrote songs and music for piano solos, but later she branched out and
wrote orchestral and chamber music. She died in South Hadley,
Massachusetts Aug. 9, 1955.
Scope and Content:
This collection consists of over 50 compositions in a variety of
forms including songs with pianoforte accompaniment, sonatinas,
fugues and a symphonic poem. Most of the manuscript scores are not
duplicated in the published scores.
Cite as: Marion Bauer Compositions, Mount Holyoke College,
Archives and Special Collections, South Hadley,
MA.
Access Restrictions: Consultation unrestricted;
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