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Dorothy Parke
Dorothy Parke (29 July 1904 – 15 February 1990) was a composer and music teacher from Northern Ireland, noted for children's works. Early life and education Parke was born in 1904, at Dunfield
Dorothy Parke (29 July 1904 – 15 February 1990) was a composer and music teacher from Northern Ireland, noted for children’s works. Early life and education Parke was born in 1904, at Dunfield Terrace in Derry. She studied piano with Ambrose Coviello, and composition with Paul Corder at the Royal Academy of Music in London (LRAM, 1929). Among her pupils were Norma Burrowes, Derek Bell, She also composed a substantial amount of piano and chamber music, many of which remain largely unknown and overlooked. *Wee Hughie *Over The Hills and Far Away References See also
- Era
- 20th Century
- Lived
- 1904–1990
- From
- United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (now United Kingdom)
- Born in
- County Londonderry · died Portrush
- Known as
- composer, music educator, songwriter