Mary Carr Moore
1873–1957 (age 84)
Composer
Biography
Mary Carr Moore (1873-1957) balanced the roles of composer and teacher, producing operatic and vocal works that celebrated American themes while nourishing the musical gifts of her students.
Her perseverance opened doors for women in composition, and the melodies she crafted still echo in concert halls and classrooms, now at rest in Inglewood Park Cemetery.