Clara Rees
American composer born 1859
About Clara Rees
Clara H. Rees (born 1859) was an American composer and organist who composed instrumental works and at least one opera, but is best remembered for her songs.
Rees was born in Peoria, Illinois. Little is known about her education or personal life. At the time of the 1910 census, she was living with her sister and brother-in-law in Peoria and teaching voice. She served as an organist and Jerome H. Remick & Co. She composed instrumental works and one opera
Kiss Your Baby Bye Bye (text by Clara H. Rees; music by Richard Armstrong Whiting) Somewhere Sunny Summertime (text by Clara H. Rees; music by Richard Armstrong Whiting) Thine Eyes Will Tell Yankee Doodle Dude
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