Mamie Hilyer
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Mamie Hilyer (née Nichols; 20 December 1863 – 14 December 1916)[1] was an African American pianist[2] and promoter of classical music, who founded the Treble Clef Club (1897) and the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society (1901) in Washington D.C., playing a significant role in nurturing the district's musical culture.[3]
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Born | Mamie Elizabeth Nichols 20 December 1863 |
Died | 14 December 1916 Washington D.C. |
Resting place | Columbian Harmony Cemetery |
Occupation(s) | Pianist, promoter of classical music |
Organization(s) | Treble Clef Club; the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society |
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