Background
Fritter, Genevieve Davisson was born on December 13, 1915 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Dorsey Achilles and I. Maude (Wilcox) Davisson.
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Genevieve Davisson Fritter
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Genevieve Davisson Fritter, American violinist, composer. Recipient 1st prize, National Federation Music Clubs, Song Division, 1940, Outstanding Alumna award, Judson College, 1966. Member of American Society of Composers, Friday Morning Music of Washington, League of America Pen Women, American Women Composers Inc., American Federation Musicians, American Music Center, Mu Phi Epsilon (1st prize 1946).
Education
Bachelor of Music, Judson College, 1937. Postgraduate, Juilliard Summer School, 1937—1938. Postgraduate, Birmingham Conservatory of Music, 1939—1940.
Postgraduate, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, 1941—1943.
Career
Supervisor Lafayette (Alabama) Public Schools, 1937—1939, Fairfield, Alabama, 1939—1940. Violinist Birmingham Symphony, 1939—1940. Teacher violin and theory Quinn School Music, Lakewood, 1944—1949.
Freelance violinist Washington, since 1959. Concertmaster National Ballet Orchestra, 1965—1970. Music director, resident composer Montgomery Ballet Company, 1960—1980.
Violinist Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, Washington, Filene Center Orchestra, Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna, 1971—1982. Lecturer on numerous composition.
Achievements
Membership
Member of American Society of Composers, Friday Morning Music of Washington, League of America Pen Women, American Women Composers Inc., American Federation Musicians, American Music Center, Mu Phi Epsilon (1st prize 1946).
Connections
Married C. Eldon Fritter (deceased 1975). Children: Jean Louise, Thelma Priscilla.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
congregationalist
Education
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1937
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Career
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1937 - 1939
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1939 - 1940
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1939 - 1940
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1944 - 1949
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1959
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1965 - 1970