About Roberta Geddes-Harvey
Lived 1849 – 1930 (aged 80). Roberta Geddes-Harvey was a Canadian composer, organist and choir director.
Anne Catherine Roberta Geddes-Harvey (née Geddes; 25 December 1849 – 22 April 1930) was a Canadian organist, choirmaster and composer.
Early life and education Roberta Geddes was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and studied music with Arthur E. Fisher, Humfrey Anger and Edward Fisher, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree from Trinity College, Toronto, in 1899.
Career After completing her studies, Geddes-Harvey worked as an organist in Hamilton, and then took a position in 1876 as choirmaster and organist at St. George's Anglican Church in Guelph; she continued in this position for more than fifty years.
Works Geddes-Harvey wrote hymns, anthems, songs, and instrumental works bearing copyright dates from 1897 to 1919. Selected works include: La Terre Bonne (The Land of the Maple Leaf) libretto by A. Klugh (lost) The Old Boys Welcome, single remaining song from La Terre Bonne Salvator, oratorio to words from the scriptures
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Who was Roberta Geddes-Harvey?
composer (1849-1930)
When was Roberta Geddes-Harvey born?
Roberta Geddes-Harvey was born on 25 December 1849 in Hamilton.
When did Roberta Geddes-Harvey die?
Roberta Geddes-Harvey died on 22 April 1930 in Guelph.
What was Roberta Geddes-Harvey's occupation?
Roberta Geddes-Harvey was a composer, organist and choir director.
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Roberta Geddes-Harvey was Canadian.
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