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Ware, Harriet (August 26, 1877-February 9, 1962)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: August 26, 1877 - February 9, 1962

Biography

She was born August 26, 1878 in Waupun, Wisconsin to Silas Edward Ware and Emily Sperry. She was an American composer, pianist, and teacher. At the age of 2, Ware’s father gave his young daughter a toy piano. She became fascinated with the instrument and continued to practice the piano during her youth. At the age of 18, Ware began her studies in music at the Pillsbury Conservatory in Minnesota (1896). She continued to pursue her studies in music in New York, Paris, and Berlin. She studied under Dr. William Mason, Sigmund Stojowski, and Hugo Kaun. On December 8, 1913, Harriet Ware married Hugh Montgomery Krumbhaar.

She composed The Greatest of These, Swell Summer Night, This Day Is Mine, Boat Song, Undine, Manny’s song, Song of the Sea, So Far From The Sea, From India, Venetian Twilight, Iris, French Lilacs, Waltz At Midnight, Alone I Wander, ’Tis Spring, Sunlight Waltz Song, The Cross, The Hindu Slumber Song, The Princess of the Morning, Sir Oluf, In An Old Garden, and among other notable works.

Aside from her work as a composer and pianist, Ware was passionate about teaching. Ware and her husband, Hugh M. Krumbharr, bought 17 ½ acres of land called Lambkin’s Farm located in Plainfield, N.J., where she began teaching music during the summers.

Harriet Ware died February 9, 1962 in New York. She was 84.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

American Composers Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0078
Scope and Contents

The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.

Dates: 1813 - 2006

Harriet Ware Collection, 1941-1945

 Series
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The American Composers Collection includes material related to over 150 composers, including manuscript music scores, programs, correspondence, news clippings, and other items. Material varies with composer, from a single item to several folders. The collection was amassed from various donations to the University of Missouri-Kansas City before being given to the Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Department of Special Collections. Provenance is noted when known.

Dates: 1941-1945

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