Katharine Lucke facts for kids

Katharine E. Lucke (1875–1962) was an American organist, music teacher, and composer. She created many different kinds of music.

Lucke finished her studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in 1904. After graduating, she lived and worked in Baltimore, Maryland. She played the organ at the First Unitarian Church in Baltimore. In 1919, she also became a teacher at the Peabody Conservatory.

Lucke's important papers and musical works are kept at the Peabody Conservatory.

Musical Compositions

Katharine Lucke wrote many pieces of music. She mainly composed songs, sacred music (music for religious services), chamber music (music for a small group of instruments), and solo pieces.

Here are some of her well-known works:

• A Song on the Wind, Mo Bron! (1947) – Lucke wrote the music, and William Sharp wrote the words.
• My Harp of Many Strings: Sacred Song (1944) – Louise B. Brownell wrote the words, and Lucke wrote the music.
• Longing – Lucke wrote the music, and William Sharp wrote the words.
• Candles
• Allegretto, for organ – Allegretto means a fairly fast and lively tempo.
• Andante Cantabile for chamber ensemble – Andante Cantabile means a moderately slow, singing tempo. A chamber ensemble is a small group of musicians.

Some of Lucke's music has been recorded. You can find her work on CDs like:

• Historic Organs of Baltimore (1995)