Laura Sedgwick Collins facts for kids
Laura Sedgwick Collins (born in 1859, died in 1927) was an amazing American woman. She was a talented musician, a composer who wrote music, and an actress. Laura was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, a city in New York.
Her Life and Talents
Laura Sedgwick Collins learned a lot about acting. She graduated from the Lyceum School of Acting in New York City. After her studies, she performed in theaters in New York City and Brooklyn. She was also a skilled piano player. Laura used her musical talents to write many pieces of music.
One of her most famous compositions was a march called "The Two Republics." This special piece of music was played during the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty. Imagine her music being part of such a big moment in history! Laura was also a member of the Music Teachers' National Association, showing her dedication to music education.
Her Musical Creations
Laura Sedgwick Collins wrote many different kinds of music. She mostly created music for plays, which helped set the mood and tell the story on stage. But she also wrote beautiful songs and pieces for the violin. Here are some of the musical works she created:
- The Two Republics – This was the famous march played at the Statue of Liberty unveiling.
- Pierrot – Music she wrote for a play.
- Electra – Music for another play, created in 1889.
- Thou'rt like a lovely Flower (Du bist wie eine Blume) – A song for men's voices, with words by H. Heine, from 1900.
- The Night-Watch – A song for men's voices, with both words and music by Laura S. Collins, from 1900.
- Love is a Sickness – A song with words by S. Daniel, from 1900.
- The Origin of the Rainbow – A piece from 1908.
- My Philosophy – A song where Laura S. Collins wrote both the words and the music, from 1911.
- Sleepy Time – A song with words by A. Fitch, from 1913.
- Tree of Light! – A community carol, meaning a song for groups to sing together, with words and music by Laura S. Collins, from 1916.
- Everybody's Christmas! and It's your Christmas and mine! – Two more community carols for mixed voices, meant to be sung with piano or organ music, with words by Louise Horton, from 1917.
- In memoriam: A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt – A piece written in 1919 to honor the former president.
