James Francis Cooke
American author, musician and editor
About James Francis Cooke
Lived 1875 – 1960 (aged 84). James Francis Cooke was an American music educator, music critic, pianist, composer, playwright and journalist.
Author
Dust cover to James Francis Cooke's book,Great Singers on the Art of Singing.
Books by James Francis Cooke, advertised at the rear of the dust cover to Great Singers on the Art of Singing.
He wrote the following books:
Standard History of Music: A First History for Students of All Ages, 1910 (first edition contained 21 chapters; second edition in 1917 contained 9 new chapters)
Mastering the Scales and Arpeggios, 1913
Musical Playlets, 1917
Young Folks' Picture History of Music, 1925
Master Study in Music
A Fight in Defense of Music
Musical travelogues; little visits to European musical shrines for the casual traveler, the music lover, the student and the teacher, 1934
Musical plays for young folks: Scenes from the lives of the great composers, 1934
How to Memorize Music 1948
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Who was James Francis Cooke?
American author, musician and editor (1875–1960)
When was James Francis Cooke born?
James Francis Cooke was born on 14 November 1875 in Bay City.
When did James Francis Cooke die?
James Francis Cooke died on 3 March 1960 in Bala Cynwyd.
What was James Francis Cooke's occupation?
James Francis Cooke was a music educator, music critic, pianist, composer, playwright and journalist.
What nationality was James Francis Cooke?
James Francis Cooke was American.
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