M. S. Turner
M. S. Turner | |
|---|---|
| Born | September, 1849 |
| Died | January 6, 1910 (aged 60) |
| Occupation | Music professor |
Milton Stuart Turner (September 1849 – January 6, 1910) was a music professor and piano tuner.[1][2] In 1872 he was appointed professor of music at the Charleston Female Institute.[3] He played the organ.[4]
Early years[edit]
Milton Stuart Turner was born in September 1849 in Middletown, Virginia, to music professor A. J. Turner and Kate Aby.[1]
Staunton[edit]
His composition "Sun of my Soul, Thou Savior Dear" received praise: "In resetting to music the words of a song which has long been a familiar favorite of all lovers of sacred music, Mr Turner....has produced a composition of considerable merit."[5]
Death[edit]
On January 6, 1910, in Hinton, West Virginia, he fell and fractured his skull, resulting in his death.[1]
List of compositions[edit]
- My Heart is Thine, lyrics by A. W. Kercheval, 1877[6]
- Sun of my Soul, Thou Savior Dear, 1879[5][7]
- Spring Song Waltz, 1879[8][9]
- Jesus, Refuge of my Soul, 1900[10]
- The Brakeman's Farewell, 1902[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Former Staunton Man Dead". Staunton Spectator and vindicator. January 7, 1910.
- ^ "General News". Highland Recorder. July 14, 1893. p. 3.
- ^ "[No title]". Staunton Spectator. July 16, 1872. p. 3.
- ^ "YMCA". Staunton Spectator. August 5, 1885.
- ^ a b "Book Notices". The Virginia University Magazine: 538. 1879.
- ^ "New Music". Staunton Spectator. November 20, 1877. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New Music". Staunton Spectator. May 25, 1880. p. 3.
- ^ "New Music". Staunton Spectator. April 8, 1879.
- ^ Spring Song Waltz
- ^ Jesus Refuge of My Soul
- ^ "Ford (James F)., Hinton, W. Va". Catalogue of Title Entries: 491.
