From Page 538 of the records of the Etna Congregational church. Adolph M. Foerster, professor and composer of music. Born (blank). Died August 10, 1927. Buried August 12, 1927 in Allegheny Cemetery.
From Contributor 47128984:
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Aug 11, 1927 pg. 4
Obituary
Adolph was educated in Pittsburgh and old Allegheny schools. He was a graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Leipsig, Germany. Active in the Music Teachers' National Association, choral conductor in the Pittsburgh Symphonic Society, and contributor to several music magazines. Some of works included arias, marches, chamber music, songs, piano, organ, and church music. Most famous for his composition of an "Ave Maria" with violin obbligato.
From Page 538 of the records of the Etna Congregational church. Adolph M. Foerster, professor and composer of music. Born (blank). Died August 10, 1927. Buried August 12, 1927 in Allegheny Cemetery.
From Contributor 47128984:
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Aug 11, 1927 pg. 4
Obituary
Adolph was educated in Pittsburgh and old Allegheny schools. He was a graduate of the Conservatory of Music at Leipsig, Germany. Active in the Music Teachers' National Association, choral conductor in the Pittsburgh Symphonic Society, and contributor to several music magazines. Some of works included arias, marches, chamber music, songs, piano, organ, and church music. Most famous for his composition of an "Ave Maria" with violin obbligato.
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