BIOGRAPHY
Born on August 15 1875 in London England and died September 1, 1912
Classical composer and musician
He gained his influence to compose from the poet Paul Lawrence and FIsk Jubilee Performance
By 1896, He earned his reputation as a composer and got his big break with his “Ballade in A minor”
He was mostly remembered for Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast
He toured the U.S. during the post-Reconstruction Era