Amy Aldrich Worth facts for kids

Amy E. Aldrich Worth (born January 18, 1888 – died April 29, 1967) was an American composer, choir director, and organist. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Her Life and Music

Amy Worth learned music from several teachers, including Jessie Gaynor. She married Harry Worth in 1915.

She taught piano and worked as an organist and choir director in St. Joseph, Missouri. Later, she moved to Seattle, Washington. There, she led the Women's Chorus at the Women's University Club. She was also a member of the Seattle Society of Composers.

In 1955, Amy Worth had an important role with Sigma Alpha Iota. She was the National Chair of American Music. This meant she helped promote and support American music across the country.

Her Compositions

Amy Worth wrote many pieces of music. Here are some of her well-known compositions:

For Piano

• Gavotte Marianne
• Purple Heather (for two pianos)

For Voice

• Christ Rises (for choir)
• Evening is Hushed
• He Came All so Still (for choir)
• Israel
• Little Lamb
• Madrigal
• Mary, the Mother (a Christmas cantata for choir)
• Midsummer
• Pierrot (with words by Sara Teasdale)
• Sing of Christmas (for women's choir)
• Song of Spring
• Song of the Angels
• Time of Violets