Garth Edmundson
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Garth Edmundson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 Apr 1892 |
| Origin | United States |
| Died | 2 Apr 1971 |
| Occupation(s) | Organist, Composer, Music director, and Music teacher |
Garth C. Edmundson (b. 11 Apr 1892, Pennsylvania; d. 2 Apr 1971, New Castle, Pennsylvania) was an American organist, composer, music director, and music teacher.
Edmundson studied music in Pittsburgh, New York, London, Paris, and at the Leipzig Conservatory. His instructors were Harvey Gaul, Lynnwood Farnam, Joseph Bonnet, and Isidor Philipp.
Professional career
Edmundson was an organist, music teacher, and director of music in several churches and schools in western Pennsylvania. Edmundson began his career as church organist and minister of music at First Presbyterian Church in New Castle and played special masses at St. Mary Church. He composed hundreds of compositions for organ, including:
- Impression Gothiques
- Imagery in Tableaux
- Vom Himmel Hoch
Honors and awards
- Honorary doctorate degree – Doctor of Music, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
