Lola Carrier Worrell facts for kids

Lola Carrier Worrell (born July 1, 1870 – died January 29, 1929) was an amazing American composer. She wrote many types of music, including pieces for instruments, songs, and even a musical play. Lola was born in St. Johns, Michigan. She learned music from talented teachers like Carlos Sobimo, Francis Hendricks, and Horace E Tureman.

Who Was Lola Carrier Worrell?

Lola Carrier Worrell was a creative musician and a community leader. She dedicated her life to music, not only by composing but also by helping other musicians. Her work helped shape the music scene in her time.

Early Life and Musical Training

Lola was born in 1870. From a young age, she showed a strong interest in music. She studied hard with several music teachers to develop her skills. This early training prepared her for a successful career in music.

On January 12, 1891, Lola married Edward S Worrell Jr. They had three daughters together. The family lived in both New York and Colorado.

A Life of Music and Community

Lola was very active in the music world. She didn't just write music; she also helped build musical communities. She believed in bringing musicians together.

Leading Music in Denver

In Colorado, Lola founded the Denver American Music Society. She was the first president of this important group. This society helped support American music and musicians. Lola also organized and played piano for the Chamber Music Quintet of Denver. This group performed chamber music, which is music written for a small group of instruments.

Teaching and Performing

Lola had a music studio at Brinton Terrace in Denver. Here, she taught many students. She coached pianists, singers, and young composers. She also performed in recitals. She often played the piano for contralto Louis Merten, a singer with a deep voice.

Lola's Musical Creations

Lola Carrier Worrell wrote a wide variety of music. Her compositions showed her talent and creativity. She wrote pieces for different instruments, for the stage, and many songs.

Instrumental Pieces

Lola composed music for instruments. These pieces often featured the violin and piano.

• Melodie (for violin and piano)
• Sonata Fantasy (for violin and piano)

Music for the Stage

Lola also created music for the theatre. She wrote a musical play called Babylonia. She even helped write the story (called the libretto) for this play with Hugh Abercrombie Anderson.

Songs and Vocal Works

She wrote many songs, often setting poems to music.

• Absence: Love Lyrics #2 (words by John B. Tabb)
• Autumn Bacchanal (words by Gertrude Rogers)
• Autumn Reverie
• Ballads from Over the Sea
• Celtic Love Song
• Cloris Sleeping: Ballads from Over the Sea #3 (words by DeLancy Pierson)
• Eternal Love: Love Lyrics #3 (words by J. A. Edgerton)
• Hohe Liebe: German Songs #2 (words by John Ludwig Uhland; translated by Gertrude F. Hack)
• I'm Coming Back, My Honey Lou
• In a Garden: Love Lyrics #4 (words by Douglas Hemingway)
• It is June
• O Mistress Mine: Ballads from Over the Sea #4 (words from Twelfth Night by Shakespeare)
• Pine Tree (Der Fichtenbaum): German Songs #1 (words by Heinrich Heine; translated by Mrs. J. G. McMurray)
• Rosy O'Grady
• Soldier Boys
• Song of the Chimes (also called Cradle Song; for women's choir)
• Waiting: Love Lyrics #1 (words by Myrtle Reed)
• Who Knows?

Beyond Music: Inventor of Dolls

Besides her musical work, Lola was also an inventor! She filed patents for dolls she created. She received patents for her doll designs in 1922, 1924, and 1925. The doll described in her 1925 patent application was called a "flapper doll." This shows she had many talents beyond music.