Thomas Tapper, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Tapper

American musician, composer, writer

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1864

Date of Death: 24-Feb-1958

Profession: composer, music journalist

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Thomas Tapper (28 January 1864 – 24 February 1958) was a musician, composer, lecturer, writer, and editor, born in Canton, Massachusetts and studied music at the American College of Musicians.
He wrote many books on music, mostly for children and young adults.
His most famous being Lives of Great Composers picture book series.
He also wrote the First Year Series for musical instruction, which included First Year Musical Theory, First Year Counterpoint, First Year Harmony, Second Year harmony, First Year Analysis, and First Year Melody Writing.
He was the editor of "The Musician," and promoted rural music and community music.
Tapper also promoted rote learning in the rote-note controversy of the late 19th Century music education.