Clara Rees


Clara H. Rees was an American composer and organist who composed instrumental works and at least one opera, but is best remembered for her songs.
Rees was born in Peoria, Illinois. LIttle is known about her education or personal life. At the time of the 1910 census, she was living with her sister and brother-in-law in Peoria and teaching voice. She served as an organist in at least three churches in Peoria: Christ Reformed Episcopal Church ; First Presbyterian Church ; and Universalist church.
Rees’ works were published by C. E. Hoffman Music Publishing Company and Jerome H. Remick & Co. She composed instrumental works and one opera as well as the following songs: