Winifred Emily Rees

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Winifred Emily Davies Rees (16 May 1900 - 23 May 1976) [1] was a British author, composer, organist and teacher who later moved to Canada. [2] Her students included Paul Anka.

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Rees was born in London, where she studied with Edwin Crusha, Mabel Floyd, Frank Griggs, and Greta Harrison. She attended the Guidlhall School of Music and Drama for six years, and the University of London for one year, [2] where she earned both Associate (ARCM) and Licentiate (LRAM) certifications from the Royal College of Music (London), and a Licentiate (LGSM) from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. [3]

Rees moved to Ottawa, Canada, where she taught piano and served as a church organist for ten years. [3] Her works were published by the Bridge Music Company and Lorenz Publishing Company (today the Lorenz Corporation), [2] and include:

Book

Organ

Vocal

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Biographical Dictionary of the Organ | Winifred Emily Rees". www.organ-biography.info. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cohen, Aaron I. (1987). International Encyclopedia of Women Composers. Books & Music (USA). p. 576. ISBN   978-0-9617485-1-7.
  3. 1 2 Heinrich, Adel (1991). Organ and harpsichord music by women composers: an annotated catalog. Music reference collection. New York: Greenwood Press. p. 315. ISBN   978-0-313-26802-1.
  4. ↑ Office, Library of Congress Copyright (1961). Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series.
  5. ↑ "Winifred Emily Rees Song Texts | LiederNet". www.lieder.net. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
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