GENTEMANN, Mary Elaine
Name:
GENTEMANN, Mary Elaine (1909-2008)
Musical genre:
Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
United States
Country of location:
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Notes:
Sister Mary Elaine Gentemann was an American religious sister and musical composer, a member of the religious order of the Sisters of Divine Providence. She is known for creating the first Mass integrating Negro Spirituals, "Mass in Honor of Blessed Martin de Porres". In 1963 and 1968, Gentemann received the title of Composer of the Year by the Texas Music Teachers Association. In 1966 and 1968, she won two awards from the National Catholic Music Educators Association
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