Harry T. Burleigh

Harry T. Burleigh (1866–1949) was an American composer, singer and music educator.

Also recorded as H.T. Burleigh; Henry T. Burleigh; Harry Thacker Burleigh; Harry Burleigh; H. T. Burleigh.

Harry T. Burleigh in brief

Born
1866
Died
1949
Known for
composer, singer, music educator, clerk and music arranger
Place of birth
Erie
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Henry Thacker Burleigh.

Born at Erie in 1866, died at Stamford in 1949.

In detail

Harry T. Burleigh studied at National Conservatory of Music of America. training under Rubin Goldmark and Max Spicker is recorded. James Reese Europe is recorded as having studied under Harry T. Burleigh. the recorded working language is English.

Victor Herbert and Antonín Dvořák are recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are St. George's Episcopal Church. Employment is recorded with Antonín Dvořák and Casa Ricordi. Membership is recorded of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Distinctions recorded are Spingarn Medal, William E. Harmon Foundation award for distinguished achievement among Negroes and Fellow of the Hymn Society.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Harry Burleigh”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1586825: Harry T. Burleigh

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