Ruth Crawford Seeger, composer and folk music specialist, had an amazing career and influence in the world of classical and folk music. Her music was different and exciting because she mixed old and new sounds together. People of all ages still love listening to her music today.
1901: Born on July 3 in Ohio
1919-1921: Attended the American Conservatory of Music in Boston
1932: Married Charles Seeger
1953: Died in Maryland
Ruth and Charles had four children: Mike (folk musician), Peggy (folk singer), Barbara, and Penny. Ruth also had three stepsons Charles, John, and Pete (folk singer/activist.)
Early Music Period (1922-1929)
1920s: Ruth began studying piano performance but switched to composition.
Little Waltz 1922
Try some movement to this piece in ternary form.
| A | B | A |
| Skip around room. | Stop and mirror w/a partner or the teacher. | Skip around room. |
| Ribbon wands make big looping circles. | Create a different pattern on your own. | Ribbon wands make big looping circles. |
| Step/skip around the room. | Float around the room. | Step/skip around the room. |