Jeanette Tillett Explained

Jeanette Laura Tillett (August 8, 1888 – July 22, 1965)[1] was an American[2] composer[3] and music educator[4] based in Texas.

Tillett was born in Abilene to Henry Augustus and Mary Benjamin Smith Tillett. Her father was an attorney who represented his district in the Texas Senate. Her birth name was "Nettie," which she later changed to "Jeanette."

Tillett studied piano with Harold von Mickwitz and Severin Eisenberger.[5] She founded and managed the Fort Worth Conservatory of Music,[6] [7] and also taught at Texas Christian University.[8] She belonged to Mu Phi Epsilon.[9] In 1932,  she was a founding member of the Fort Worth Music Teachers Association, serving as its president in 1954–55.[10]

Tillett's fellow composer Esther Cox Todd promoted and sold Tillett's music after her death in 1965. Tillett's compositions were published by Belwin Inc. and Willis Music Co.[11] They included:

Chamber pieces

Piano pieces

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tillett. Jeanette. ancestry.com. 9 Jul 2021.
  2. Book: Stern, Susan. Women composers : a handbook. 1978. Scarecrow Press. 0-8108-1138-3. Metuchen, N.J.. 3844725.
  3. Book: Cohen, Aaron I.. International encyclopedia of women composers. 1987. 0-9617485-2-4. Second edition, revised and enlarged. New York. 16714846.
  4. Book: Hixon, Donald L.. Women in music : an encyclopedic biobibliography. 1993. Scarecrow Press. Don A. Hennessee. 0-8108-2769-7. 2nd. Metuchen, N.J.. 28889156.
  5. Book: University, Texas Christian. Announcements for .... 1950. Texas Christian University.. en.
  6. Book: Association, Music Teachers National. Volume of Proceedings. 1940. en.
  7. News: Tillett. Jeanette. 23 Jul 1965. newspapers.com. 25. Fort Worth Star Telegram. 9 Jul 2021.
  8. Book: The Southwestern Musician. 1950. Harlan-Bell. en.
  9. Web site: Composers & Authors. 2021-07-10. Mu Phi Epsilon Library & Archives. en.
  10. Web site: History and Bylaws Fort Worth Music Teacher Association. 2021-07-10. en-US.
  11. Book: Directory of American Women Composers. 1970. National Federation of Music Clubs.. en.
  12. News: Tillett. Jeanette. April 21, 1929. newspapers.com. 6. Abilene Morning Reporter News. 9 Jul 2021.
  13. Web site: Results for 'Jeanette Tillett' [WorldCat.org]]. 2021-07-10. www.worldcat.org. en.
  14. News: Tillett. Jeanette. 17 Apr 1938. newspapers.com. 9. Abilene Reporter News. 9 Jul 2021.

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