Florence Turner-Maley facts for kids

Florence Turner-Maley was an American composer, singer, and teacher. She lived from 1871 to 1962. She wrote many different kinds of music. She also taught others how to sing.

Early Life and Training

Florence Turner-Maley was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Her father, William Hayward Turner, was a talented singer. Florence studied music in New York and Switzerland. She went to the University of Geneva. She also studied in Paris. She learned from many famous teachers. These teachers helped her become a great musician. In 1901, she married an actor named Stephen Maley.

A Talented Performer

Florence Turner-Maley was a very active singer. She performed for the first time at Carnegie Hall in 1898. This is a very famous concert hall in New York City. She was a soprano, which is a high female singing voice. She sang as a main soloist at churches in Brooklyn and New York. She also performed with big groups. These included the New York Symphony Orchestra and the Cincinnati Orchestra. She worked with important music directors too.

Besides singing, Florence also taught voice lessons. She helped many students learn to sing well.

Music Organizations

Florence Turner-Maley was part of several important music groups. She was a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). This group helps protect the rights of musicians. She also belonged to the Musicians Club of New York. She was active in the New York Singing Teachers' Association. She even served as vice president for the Guild of Vocal Teachers.

Her Compositions

Florence Turner-Maley wrote many pieces of music. Her music was published by several companies. These included G. Schirmer, Inc. and Oliver Ditson and Co. She wrote music for piano. She also composed many songs for singers and choirs.

For Choirs

• Hail Your Risen Lord: Easter Anthem
• Hark! What Mean Those Holy Voices?
• Pastoral (for men's choir)

Songs for Singers

• "A Call"
• "Ah Sweet Is Tipperary in the Spring"
• "Far Exchange"
• "Fields of Ballyclare"
• "God Grant Us Repose"
• "I See Him Everywhere"
• "I'll Follow You"
• "In a Garden Wild"
• "In a Little Town Nearby"
• "Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts"
• "Lass o'Mine"
• "Let the Little Ones Come Unto Me"
• "Light at Evening Time"
• "Long and Long Ago"
• "Pastoral"
• "Song of Sunshine"

Music for Children

Florence Turner-Maley also wrote music especially for young people.

• Jingly Ringly Rhymes
• Just for Children: Songs to be Sung to Them
• "Pirate"
• Some Songs to Play, Some Songs to Sing (with Satella Waterstone)
• Songs for Kindergarten
• Ten Tiny Songs of Fantasy

Recordings of Her Music

Florence Turner-Maley's music was recorded on several records. These recordings were made by companies like Edison and Columbia. This means her music could be heard by many people.

• Edison 5839 (1917)
• Columbia 77628 (1918)
• Columbia 77735 (1918)
• Edison 7224 (1920)
• Edison 7521 (1920)
• Columbia 80464 (1922)
• Victor BVE-33610 (1925)
• Victor BVE-37388 (1927)

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