Powell Weaver was an American composer, organist, pianist who was active in the midwest during the early 20th century and who wrote some organ pieces that are included in recitals today.
10 Facts About Powell Weaver
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Powell Weaver was born on June 10,1890, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania.
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Powell Weaver attended Clearfield High School and then the Institute of Musical Art in New York.
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Powell Weaver's teachers were organ, Gaston Dethier, composition, Marjorie Goetschius and piano, Carolyn Beebe.
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Powell Weaver studied organ privately with Pietro Yon for two years.
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Powell Weaver married composer and organist Mary Watson Weaver on March 24,1938, and they had one son.
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Powell Weaver was first organist for the Grand Avenue United Methodist Temple from 1918 through 1938 where he presided over the distinguished and venerable 4 manual, Ernest M Skinner organ described by organist Frederick Hohman as "the oldest original and intact 4 manual Ernest M Skinner Organ ".
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Powell Weaver then went on to be organist and director of music for the First Baptist Church and Temple B'nai Jehudah.
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Powell Weaver is best remembered for his organ works which include:.
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Powell Weaver collaborated on some choral works with his wife:.