Adaline Shepherd facts for kids
Adaline Shepherd (born August 19, 1883 – died March 12, 1950) was an American musician who composed piano pieces. Even though she didn't write many songs, the ones she did create were very popular during her time.
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Adaline Shepherd: A Ragtime Composer
Adaline Shepherd was a talented American composer known for her lively piano music. She was born in 1883 and lived until 1950.
Her Popular Ragtime Music
When Adaline was in her twenties, she wrote three famous ragtime songs. Ragtime is a fun, bouncy style of music often played on the piano. Her popular ragtime pieces include:
- "Pickles and Peppers" (released in 1906)
- "Wireless Rag" (released in 1909)
- "Live Wires Rag" (released in 1910)
Music for a Special Time
Adaline also wrote a song called "Victory" in 1918. This piece was created to remember World War I, a very important time in history.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1910, Adaline married Frederick Sherman Olson. After her marriage, she stopped composing music. For many years, her family didn't even know about her musical talents. It wasn't until the 1970s that reporters contacted her family, bringing her wonderful compositions back into the spotlight.
