Edwin Hughes

Edwin Hughes (August 15, 1884 — July 17, 1965) was an American pianist, music educator, music editor, and composer. In 1940 he co-founded the National Music Council.

Life and career Born in Washington, D.C., Hughes studied piano with S. M. Fabian in his native city before receiving further training on that instrument with Rafael Joseffy in New York City in 1906 and 1907. From 1907 through 1910 he studied with Theodor Leschetizky in Vienna; notably working as his assistant in 1909 and 1910. He began his teaching career in 1910 at the Ganapol School of Musical Art in Detroit, Michigan.

In 1940 Hughes co-founded the National Music Council with Julia Ober, Harold Spivacke, and Franklin Dunham.

Hughes died in New York City in 1965. The University of South Carolina hold many of his personal papers and items in its library.

Honors Citation from National Association Composers and Conductors, 1943 Citations for patriotic service from War and Navy departments, 1946 Henry Hadley medal for distinguished services to American Music, 1956 Citation from National Music Council, 1960 Citation from National Federation of Music Clubs, 1961