Agnes Moore Fryberger

Agnes Moore Fryberger (May 30, 1868 - September 16, 1939) was an American music educator, lecturer, and author, as well as a clubwoman. She was a pioneer in the northwestern U.S. in lecture recitals on opera. Fryberger served as the Educational Director of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra (1924–25), and of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (1926–30). was born in Madison, Indiana, May 30, 1868.

She was a graduate of Central High School and the University of Minnesota. Fryberger was also a graduate of the Northwestern Conservatory of Music. She held a licentiate degree from the Minnesota Music Teachers' Association, a diploma from the American Institute Normal Methods, and was a student at the Teachers College, Columbia University.

Career Music educator She was the official lecturer for the Chicago Opera Company, 1907 to 1910. In 1911, she began distinctive educational work as assistant music supervisor in the Minneapolis Public Schools. first held on May 18, 1938.

Clubwoman Fryberger was identified with club movements since 1891. She served as president of the Tourist Club and the Thursday Musical Clubs (1906–09); chair of the Music Department, Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs (1908–12); and vice-chair of the Music Department, General Federation of Women's Clubs (1909–11).

Agnes Moore Fryberger died unexpectedly in Minneapolis, September 16, 1939.

Selected works

Listening Lessons in Music, Graded for Schools, 1916 (Text) Kiddie Canticles Creative Listening Developed Method of Teaching Music Appreciation in Schools "Music Appreciation as Related to the Curriculum", 1920