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Helen C. Rockefeller

American composer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Helen Claire Dietz Rockefeller[1] (1907–1957) was an American composer of sacred music who lived in New Jersey for most of her life. She published under the name Helen C. Rockefeller.[2][3]

Little is known about Rockefeller’s education. She married George C. Rockefeller and they had two daughters, Susan and Claire.[4] In 1935, she became the Treasurer of the Rockefeller Family Association.[5]

In 1943, Rockefeller wrote an article entitled “Musical Bingo” for The Etude, a magazine for musicians. Her music was published by H. W. Gray Co.[2] and Westminster Press (today the Westminster John Knox Press). [6] Her compositions, all vocal, included:

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Chorus

  • An Easter Carol (mixed chorus and piano)[2]
  • How Far is it to Bethlehem? (mixed chorus and organ)[7]

Hymns

  • God is with Me Every Day[6]
  • God Made Us a Beautiful World[6]
  • Sing a Song of Thankfulness[6]

References

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