Background
Geibel, Adam was born on September 15, 1855 in near Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Son of Adam Henry and Louisa (Frey) Geibel.
Geibel, Adam was born on September 15, 1855 in near Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Son of Adam Henry and Louisa (Frey) Geibel.
Came to America with parents, 1862. Became blind at age of 9 days, through physician’s mistake. Graduate Pennsylvania Institute for Instruction of the Blind, 1874.
Studied harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and composition under Doctor David D. Wood, of Philadelphia. Doctor of Music, Temple University, 1911.
Mistress Clifford R. Skinner). Began as organist in church position, 1873. Organist John B. Stetson Mission, since 1885, and teacher of Bible class.
Associate with Doctor Wood at the Temple, 1891-1896. First composition published, 1874. Organized Geibel & Lehman, 1897 (dissolved).
Became president Adam Geibel Music Company, 1906.
Married Kate Anna Rinck, November 24, 1881 (died 1906).