Addie Anderson Wilson facts for kids

Addie Anderson Wilson (born August 17, 1876 – died October 8, 1966) was an American musician. She was a talented composer, organist, and carillonist. A carillonist plays a special musical instrument called a carillon, which is like a giant set of bells. Addie was born in Lawrenceville, Alabama, and spent most of her life there. She learned music from teachers like Mary Carr Moore. She married William Sidney Wilson in 1892 and they had one son.

Addie Wilson's Life and Community Work

Addie Anderson Wilson was not only a musician but also very involved in her community. She loved music and helped lead many music groups. She won awards for her work and held several important positions, including:

• First Vice President of the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs.
• President of the Harmony Club in Dothan, Alabama.
• President of the Music Study Club.
• She was even named "Woman of the Year" in Dothan, Alabama!

Her Musical Compositions

Addie Wilson wrote many different kinds of music. She composed several operettas, which are like short, light operas. She also wrote many pieces for the piano and songs for singers. Her music was first published by companies like George Willig & Co and Carl Fischer Music.

Piano Music

• "Southern Breezes"

Vocal Music

• "Apple Blossoms"
• "Evening Song"
• "Faith" (This song used words from a Bible verse.)
• "Goodnight, Mr. Moon"
• "Hi, Mr. Sunshine"
• "I Will Give You Rest" (This was a song for a chorus without instruments, using words from the Bible.)
• "Lullaby"
• "Under the Rose" (The words for this song were written by Richard Henry Stoddard.)
• "Whenever Skies are Gray"