Joan Dolores Wilson facts for kids

Joan Dolores Wilson (born May 28, 1933) is an American musician. She is known as a talented composer and a harpist. A harpist is someone who plays the harp, a beautiful string instrument.

Joan Wilson studied music at the University of California in Chico. She also learned from many great teachers like Janet Leigh-Taylor, Dorothy Ramsen, Robert Maxwell, Ann Stephens, Beverly Bellows, and Julie Gustavson.

Her Musical Career

Throughout her career, Joan Wilson has played the harp with different orchestras. She has also performed on radio and television shows. This means her music has reached many people over the years.

Her Compositions

Joan Wilson has written many pieces of music. Here are some of her well-known compositions:

Music for Instruments

• Harper's Tunes for Troubadors (written for the harp)
• Paradise in Blue (written for the piano)

Vocal Music

• Le Jardin de Versailles (a song with words)
• Wind Song (another song with words)