Composers
Camille Nickerson
1888 - 1982About
Camille Nickerson, a female composer from New Orleans, Louisiana, is known for her focus on Louisiana Creole music and culture. Studying at Oberlin, Juilliard, and Columbia, Nickerson used her musical skills and inclinations to collect, arrange, and publish Creole folksong. She often lectured and performed as “The Louisiana Lady,” in classical creole garb. She was an active member of the National Association of Negro Musicians and was on faculty at Howard University until she retired in 1962.
Related Information
https://artsongalliance.org/users/details/camille-nickersonWorks by Camille Nickerson
| Title | Collection | Voice Type | Range | Poet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ai Suzette | Voice | D4 - E5 | Creole Song | |
| Chere, Mo Lemmé Toi | Five Creole Songs | Voice | Bb3 - Eb5 | Creole Song |
| Dansé Conni Conné | Five Creole Songs | Voice | C4 - Eb5 | Optional Ab5 | Creole Song |
| Fais Do Do | Five Creole Songs | Voice | Eb4 - F5 | Creole Song |
| Gue, Gue, Solingaie | Voice | F4 - Bb5 | Creole Song | |
| Lizette Ma Cheré Amie | Five Creole Songs | Voice | D4 - F5 | Creole Song |
| Mam'selle Zizi | Voice | E4 - F5 | Creole Song | |
| Michieu Banjo | Five Creole Songs | Voice | D4 - D5 | Creole Song |