Carrie B. Raymond

Carrie B. Raymond (, Rice; 1857–1927) was an American musician and educator. For 34 years, she directed the University of Nebraska–Lincoln chorus.

Early life and education Carrie Isabelle Rice was born in South Valley, New York, July 12, 1857. Her parents removed to Iowa when she was young.

In 1885, they settled in Lincoln, Nebraska. Soon after that, she brought together a small company of musicians for the purpose of doing chorus work. Though she encountered many obstacles, by perseverance and ability as a musical director, she overcame them. At length, her chorus was considered one of the best drilled in the Western states. Till her death in 1927, she directed the university's choruses, staging oratorios, bringing artists to Lincoln, and taking part in the city's musical life. the university commencement programs and countless number of music festivals were under her active leadership. Some of the leading symphony orchestras of the U.S., brought to Lincoln for these events, played under Raymond's baton. She prepared a number of musical programs for the Nebraska State Teachers Association 1931, Carillon Tower, First Plymouth Congregational Church, dedicated to Raymond 1932, Raymond Hall, University of Nebraska

Death Carrie B. Raymond died of heart disease at Lincoln, Nebraska, October 3, 1927.