The Musical Composers of Lancaster County Collection contains sheet music written by local composers. Some local titles are "Lancaster German Waltz" and "Lancaster Theme & Gratitude Theme." Included in the collection is information about S. Becker von Grabill, composer and pianoforte teacher, and James L. Knipe of Aston, Knipe & McCarthy.
S. Becker von Grabill, at right in back, with group of men and women. The two men may be, from left, Philipp and Xaver Scharwenka. Xaver Scharwenka was the court pianist to the Emperor of Austria.
Provenance
From MG-99 Musical Composers of Lancaster County Collection
Walter Bausman at the piano in his music studio at 6 West King Street, second floor. Taught voice, piano and pipe organ. Served as organist and choir leader in Trinity Lutheran Church and St. James Episcopal Church. Later taught music at Beaver College in Jenkintown, Pa.