Charles Fonteyn Manney

Background

Manney, Charles Fonteyn was born on February 8, 1872 in Brooklyn. Son of Charles Palmer and Henrietta (Meserole) Manney.

Education

Studied theory of music in New York with William Arms Fisher. Studied harmony and counterpoint under J. Wallace Goodrich, and form and composition with Doctor

Career

Composer of many songs, anthems and piano pieces, song cycle, A Shropshire Lad, and two sacred cantatas: The Resurrection.

Achievements

• Charles Fonteyn Manney has been listed as a noteworthy composer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Harvard Museum Association, American Society of Composers.

Connections

Father:

Charles Palmer Manney

Mother:

Henrietta (Meserole) Manney