Background
Rosenfeld, Maurice was born on December 31, 1867 in Vienna, Austria. Son of David Louise (Mittler) Rosenfeld.
Rosenfeld, Maurice was born on December 31, 1867 in Vienna, Austria. Son of David Louise (Mittler) Rosenfeld.
Came to the United States, 1873. Student, College City of New York, 2 years, class of 1887. Graduate Chicago Musical College, 1888, post-graduate degree, 1889 (Master of Music, 1896).
Member faculty, piano department, Chicago Museum College, 1888-1911, Sherwood Music School, 1911-1912. Member board music directors, Chicago Museum College, 1912-1916. Established Maurice Rosenfeld Piano School, Chicago, April 1916, reëstablished, January 1, 1925.
Music editor of Chicago Examiner, 1907-1915.
Gave many piano recitals. Composer various pieces for orchestra and piano and contributor to Musical Courier, New York, and Detroit Free Press.
Chicago correspondent Musical America, 1913-1917, and February 1, 1919-1921. Musical editor Chicago Daily News, 1917-1931.
Incorporated, October 1923, and president Chicago Philharmonic Conservatory of Music.
Vice president Chicago Conservatory, September, since 1931.
Member faculty, piano department, Chicago Museum College, 1888-1911, Sherwood Music School, 1911-1912. Member board music directors, Chicago Museum College, 1912-1916. Member of the board examination Illinois Music Teachers’ Association.
Married Estelle Schlesinger, August 28, 1907.