Janet Payne Bowles

1872–1948 (age 76)

Biography

Janet Payne Bowles brought a composer's heart to every classroom, nurturing creativity and encouraging young musicians to discover their voice through performance and composition. Her compositions and programs reflected an appreciation for lyricism and a belief that music could uplift daily life.

Students remembered her warmth and patience long after they left her tutelage, and the community honors her memory at Crown Hill Cemetery.

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