Louise Siddall (27 January 1879 - 8 December 1935) was an American composer, organist, and music educator. Siddall was born in

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, North Carolina, to Ellen and Henry A. Siddall. Her father was a member of the North Carolina 26th Regimental Band during the Civil War. Her family attended a Moravian church. Siddall studied music at

Salem College Salem College is a private women's liberal arts college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1772 as a primary school, it later became an academy (high school) and ultimately added the college. It is the oldest female educational establ ...

and voice with the Baroness Katharine Evans von Klenner. Siddall taught at Salem College and later chaired the music department at

Winthrop College Winthrop University is a public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It was founded in 1886 by David Bancroft Johnson, who served as the superintendent of Columbia, South Carolina, schools. He received a grant from Robert Charles Winthrop, ...

. She was president of the St. Cecelia Choral Club in 1929, and president of the Afternoon Music Club in 1931. She died in a car accident in Sumter, South Carolina, in 1935. Siddall’s music was published by Theodore Presser Co. Her works include:

Organ

*''At Even'' *''Hymn of Praise''

Vocal

*“Lullaby”

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Siddall, Louise American women composers American music educators 1879 births 1935 deaths People from Winston-Salem, North Carolina Salem College alumni Salem College faculty