Mary Watkins facts for kids
Mary D. Watkins is an amazing American musician born in 1939 in Denver, Colorado. She is a talented composer, which means she writes music, and a skilled pianist, meaning she plays the piano. Mary Watkins creates music in two main styles: jazz and classical music.
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Mary D. Watkins: Her Musical Journey
Early Life and Education
Mary Watkins grew up loving music. She went to Howard University, a famous school, and finished her studies in 1972. After graduating, she quickly started playing music in jazz groups. These groups performed in Washington, D.C., where she shared her piano skills with audiences.
Creating New Music
Mary Watkins has released many full-length albums, which are collections of her songs. She also writes music for special projects. These are called "commissioned works," meaning someone asks her to create music for a specific purpose.
For example, she wrote the music for a play called Lady Lester Sings the Blues. She also created a unique jazz version of the famous The Nutcracker ballet. Imagine hearing the classic Nutcracker tunes with a cool jazz twist! Her ability to blend jazz and classical styles makes her music very special.
Her Albums
Mary Watkins has shared her music through several albums over the years. Each album shows her unique style and talent as a composer and pianist. Some of her albums include:
- Something Moving (released in 1978)
- Winds of Change (released in 1981)
- Spirit Song (released in 1985)
- The Soul Kings (released in 1992)
- Touch Heal & Deliver (released in 1995)
- Watkins' Five Movements in Color and Wilson's Of Visions and Truth: A Song Cycle (released in 2010)
Through her music, Mary D. Watkins continues to inspire many people. She shows how different music styles can come together to create something truly wonderful.
