Mildred Weston facts for kids
Mildred Weston Rogers (born May 1892, died February 6, 1975) was a talented American author and composer. She is most famous for her beautiful piano music, which was published under her birth name, "Weston."
Mildred was born in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania. Her parents were William and Anna Weston. She loved music and learning from a young age.
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Her Education and Early Life
Mildred Weston went to college to study music and writing. She graduated from the Pennsylvania College for Women in Pittsburgh. This school is now known as Chatham University. She also studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, a very famous music school.
After finishing her studies, Mildred taught music at Simonson's School. She helped young students learn to play instruments and appreciate music. On December 6, 1933, she married William G. Rogers.
A Life of Music and Words
Mildred Weston Rogers was a creative person who worked in two different fields. She wrote both music and books. Her piano compositions are especially well-known.
Her Musical Compositions
Mildred wrote many pieces for the piano. Her music was published by the Arthur P. Schmidt Company. This company is now called Summy Birchard.
Some of her popular piano works include:
- At the Zoo (1923)
- In an Apple Orchard (a suite with seven pieces)
- Sandman (1952)
- Toys: A Suite for the Piano (1923)
- Under an April Sky (a suite with seven pieces)
- Under the Christmas Tree (a collection of 14 pieces; 1922)
She also composed vocal music, which means songs for singers.
- Carol to the Child (1971)
- Holy Family Carol (for four voices, called SATB; 1941)
Her Written Works
Besides music, Mildred Weston Rogers was also an author. She wrote prose, which means regular written text like stories or articles.
One of her books was called Carnival Crossroads: The Story of Times Square. She wrote this book with her husband, William G. Rogers. She also wrote music reviews for New Yorker magazine in 1945. These articles shared her thoughts on different musical performances.
Mildred Weston Rogers left behind a legacy of both beautiful music and interesting stories.
