Bertha Weber facts for kids
Bertha Anna Weber was an amazing American musician. She was born on March 31, 1887, and lived until April 17, 1961. Bertha was known for two main things: she composed music, meaning she wrote it, and she was also a talented organist. An organist is someone who plays the organ, a very large musical instrument often found in churches.
Her Life and Musical Journey
Bertha Anna Weber was born in a town called New Baden, Illinois. Her parents were John and Elizabeth Weber. In the same year she was born, 1887, her family moved to Pomona, California.
Bertha loved music and studied it at several places. She went to Pomona College and the University of Southern California. She even traveled to Europe to continue her music studies!
After her studies, Bertha became a church organist. In 1907, she played the organ at Pomona First Presbyterian Church. Later, she played for many years at Trinity Methodist Church.
Around 1924, Bertha moved to Berkeley. There, she had her own music studio at the Hotel Claremont. She taught music lessons and continued to compose. In 1947, she moved to Oakland. Bertha kept writing music, teaching, and performing until she passed away in 1961. She was also a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, which is a special group for professional musicians.
Her Musical Works
Bertha Weber's music was published by a company called Willis Music Company. She wrote different kinds of music, including an opera and several vocal pieces.
Opera
An opera is like a play where most of the words are sung instead of spoken.
- The Mysterious Characters of Mr. Fu (1932)
Vocal Music
Vocal music is written for singers.
- "Abraham Lincoln"
- "Angels and Shepherds Song"
- "Lincoln So Brave and True"
