Background
Rasbach, Oscar was born on August 2, 1888 in Dayton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Jacob and Clare (Ruland) Rasbach.
Rasbach, Oscar was born on August 2, 1888 in Dayton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Jacob and Clare (Ruland) Rasbach.
Educational public schools Los Angeles, 1895-1906. Studied piano with Theodor Leschetizky, and composition with Hans Thornton, Vienna, Austria, 1909-1911.
Teacher piano, composer, director, from 1911. Composer of numerous works including: (Songs) Trees, Mountains, A Wanderer’s Song, The Redwoods (with Joseph B. Strauss). (operattes) Dawn Boy, Open Song, (works for piano) Folk Song Sonatinas, Evening at Padua Hills, Etude Melodlque.
Member A.S.C.A.P., Music and Arts.
Married Ruth Marie Luke, January 10, 1923. Children Charlene (Mistress Hastings), Roger Duane.