Marian Anderson An American Concert Performer From...

Marian Anderson was an American contralto concert performer from Philadelphia. Born in 1897 to a schoolteacher and ice and coal seller, Anderson showed musical talent from an early age. She started singing in her church choir at age 6 and at age 14, with her powerful and beautiful voice, she moved up to the adult choir. The other members were so impressed with her abilities that they started â€Å"Marian Anderson’s Future Fund† to help raise money for professional training (Biography 2015). After her father’s death in 1911, Anderson devoted herself to her musical aspirations. In high school, her music teacher arranged for Giuseppe Boghetti, the famous Italian voice master, to listen to her perform. He described the encounter like this: â€Å"at the end of a long hard day, when I was weary of singing and singers, and when a tall calm girl poured out ‘Deep River’ in the twilight and made me cry† (Biography 2015). The money her congregation had raised through the future fund went toward paying for the lessons with Boghetti. While studying under Boghetti, Anderson entered a contest organized by the New York Philharmonic Society and won a chance to perform at the Lewisohn Stadium in New York. In 1928, she performed at Carnegie Hall for the first time and kicked off her European tour. Anderson performed around the country and through Europe thanks to the Julius Rosenwald Scholarship, acquiring fans from all over, among them King Gustav of Stockholm and King Christian of Copenhagen. SheShow MoreRelatedTaking a Look at Marian Anderson1334 Words   |  5 PagesSuccessful classical soprano performer Leontyne Price was one of the first artists to benefit from Marian Anderson’s hard work and dedication. The day after Marian Anderson’s death, April 8th, 1993 Price discussed the ways in which Anderson was able to overcome obstacles while remaining consistently professional and keeping the high standards she set on her performances. Marian Anderson was born on February 27, 1897. She was considered one of the most celebrated African-American artists of the twentiethRead MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 Pagessave money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visual and audio resources, WileyPLUS gives you everything you need to personalize the teaching and learning experience.  » F i n d o u t h ow t o M A K E I T YO U R S  » www.wileyplus.com ALL THE HELP, RESOURCES, AND PERSONAL SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR STUDENTS NEED! 2-Minute Tutorials and all of the resources you your students need to get started www.wileyplus.com/firstday Student support from an experienced