Anne Catherine Roberta Geddes-Harvey (née Geddes; 25 December 1849 – 22 April 1930) was a Canadian organist, choirmaster and composer.

Early life and education

Roberta Geddes was born in

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, Ontario, and studied music with Arthur E. Fisher,

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and Edward Fisher, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree from

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, Toronto, in 1899."Domestic Harmonies: Musical Activity in Southwestern Ontario, 1880-1920"
by Madelaine Morrison, Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario, 2013.

Career

After completing her studies, Geddes-Harvey worked as an organist in Hamilton, and then took a position in 1876 as choirmaster and organist at St. George's Anglican Church in Guelph; she continued in this position for more than fifty years. She died in Guelph, Ontario, in 1930.

Works

Geddes-Harvey wrote hymns, anthems, songs, and instrumental works bearing copyright dates from 1897 to 1919. Selected works include: *''La Terre Bonne'' (The Land of the Maple Leaf) libretto by A. Klugh (lost) *''The Old Boys Welcome'', single remaining song from ''La Terre Bonne'' *''Salvator'', oratorio to words from the scriptures

References

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