Bauer, Marion, 1882-1955

Marion Eugenie Bauer was born in Walla Walla, Washington on Aug. 15, 1882. She taught at New York University, 1926-1951, and was affiliated with the Juilliard School of Music, 1940-1955. She was a founding member of the American Music Guild, the Society of American Women Composers, and the American Composers Alliance. Initially she wrote songs and music for piano solos, but later she branched out and wrote orchestral and chamber music. She died in South Hadley, Massachusetts Aug. 9, 1955.

From the description of Compositions, 1912-1953. (Lewis & Clark Library). WorldCat record id: 50882741

Originally the slow movement of String Quartet, Op. 20, composed 1925-27. This arrangement 1926-27. First performance New York University, April 1935, Washington Square String Orchestra, Martin Bernstein, conductor. The theme is an African lament from the collection of Natalie Curtis, Songs and Tales from the Dark Continent.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of A lament on African themes / Marion Bauer ; arranged for string orchestra by Martin Bernstein. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 43256112

Composer and music teacher, Marion Eugenie Bauer (1882-1955), was born in Walla Walla, Washington and went on to become the first woman faculty member of the Music Department at New York University. Bauer received her musical training at St. Helen's Hall in Portland Oregon. She began her association with New York University in 1926 as an Instructor in Music in the Washington Square College Music Department. In 1930, she was appointed an Associate Professor of Music in 1930, remaining at NYU until 1951. Bauer was not only a gifted composer, but she also was active as a lecturer, editor, critic, and writer. Among her honors were an honorary Master of Arts degree from Whitman College (1932) and an honorary Doctor of Music from the New York College of Music (1951).

From the description of Marion Eugenie Bauer papers, 1936-1951. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 496041110

Composed originally for piano ca. 1951.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Paterns [sic] : op. 41, no. 2 / Marion Bauer. [195-?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 43303152

Marion Eugenie Bauer was a composer, writer, critic, editor, and professor of music. She was born in Walla Walla, Washington on August 15, 1887. Bauer received an honorary Master of Arts degree from Whitman College in 1932 and an honorary Doctor of Music from the New York College of Music in 1951. She became the first woman faculty member of the Music Department at New York University in 1926 and remained at the University until 1951. Marion Bauer died on August 9, 1955.

From the description of Papers, 1936-1951. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 478348008

Composed originally for piano, ca. 1950.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Aquarelle : op. 39, no. 2 / Marion Bauer. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 43303143

Marion Eugenie Bauer (1887-1955) was the first woman faculty member of the Music Department at New York University. She was born on August 15th, 1887 in Walla Walla, Washington. Miss Bauer was educated at St. Helen's Hall in Portland, Oregon, where she studied music under several famous musicians. She received her Master of Arts (hon.) from Whitman College in 1932 and her Doctor of Music (hon.) from the New York College of Music in 1951.

Marion Bauer initially held the position of Instructor in Music from 1926 to 1928 in the Washington Square College Music Department at New York University; in 1928 she was appointed Assistant Professor of Music and she maintained this title until 1930, when she was appointed Associate Professor of Music. Miss Bauer's tenure at New York University lasted until August, 1951. Among other professional organizations, she belonged to the Society of American Women Composers. Marion

Bauer was not only a gifted composer, but she was also a lecturer, editor, critic and writer. The collection of papers that have survived from these years, document Marion Bauer's career as a professional musician.

From the guide to the Marion Eugenie Bauer Papers, 1936-1951, (New York University Archives)