ADAMS, Mrs. Crosby

Juliette Graves Adams and her husband Crosby Adams achieved national prominence in the field of music and music education during the latter years of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. Mrs. Crosby Adams was a composer, author, lecturer, and concert pianist who achieved national attention throughout her career. Her most lasting contributions to American musical history are her compositions of children’s music and the numerous instructional books she authored on piano performance. Her instructional books were favored among music teachers throughout the United States.