Thomas Tapper

Thomas Tapper was an American music educator, author, and composer born on May 23, 1864, in Canton, Massachusetts. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up surrounded by music. Tapper attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he studied piano, organ, and composition. After completing his studies, Tapper began his career as a music teacher and composer. He taught music in various schools and colleges in the United States, including the University of Kansas and the University of Southern California. He also worked as a music critic for several newspapers and magazines. Tapper is best known for his contributions to music education. He wrote several books on music theory, history, and appreciation, which were widely used in schools and colleges. His most famous work is the four-volume series, "The Child's Own Book of Great Musicians," which introduced young readers to the lives and works of famous composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach. Apart from his educational works, Tapper wa