s/o Charles H. MacDonald and Sarah E. Nelson/Nilson
Wilbur's daughter Eloise MacDonald Snyder became an opera singer and was one of the founders of the Fort Worth Opera.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Thursday, February 1, 1912, p. 7:
Noted Texas Pianist Dies at Polytechnic
Wilbur McDonald, Director of Fine Arts Department, Victim of Pneumonia.
Wilbur McDonald, director of the department of fine arts at Polytechnic college and one of the best known pianists in Texas, died of pneumonia at his home at Polytechnic Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. McDonald had been ill only six days.
He became ill Friday, and although all that medical skill could do was employed, he was unable to withstand the disease. His death on Thursday was a distinct shock to musical circles here, as it was not generally known that his condition was alarming.
Polytechnic College closed Thursday as a mark of respect for Mr. McDonald. The institution will also be closed Friday. Memorial services will be held in the college chapel Friday morning at 9 o'clock and the funeral services will take place probably sometime during the day. Arrangements have not been completed yet.
Mr. McDonald was 34 years old and a native of Chicago. When only 19 he received recognition as a pianist after he had studied under Victor Garwood, a well known Chicago teacher. He went to Vienna to complete his studies and for three years was under Leschetizsky, one of the foremost teachers and composers in Europe. When he returned to this country, he made a tour when the Ernest Gamble Concert Company as piano soloist and accompanist. He played in Texas cities while on this tour.
After a season with Gamble, Mr. McDonald became director of music at Kid-Key at Sherman, where he remained for three years. Afterward he went to Dallas, where he maintained a studio. He has been director of the fine arts department of Polytechnic for the last five years.
He was a popular musician here, both because of his talent and personality. He appeared frequently in public, as soloist with the Harmony Club and other musical organizations and gave many concerts in Texas cities.
Surviving Mr. McDonald are his wife, two daughters, his mother, one sister and a brother.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, February 2, 1912, p. 9:
Funeral services of Wilbur McDonald, director of the fine arts department at Polytechnic College, were held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Polytechnic Methodist Church. The body of the dead pianist lay in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour for the funeral.
The M.O.B.'s, a young men's organization, had charge of the body while it lay in state and members of the faculty acted as pallbearers.
Memorial services were held at the college chapel at 9 o'clock, and a fitting tribute was paid Mr. McDonald by his friends and associates. The services at the church were conducted by President Culver, Rev. H. A. Boaz, former president; Rev. J. W. Downs, pastor of Polytechnic College, and President Thompson of Arlington Heights College.
Wilbur's daughter Eloise MacDonald Snyder became an opera singer and was one of the founders of the Fort Worth Opera.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Thursday, February 1, 1912, p. 7:
Noted Texas Pianist Dies at Polytechnic
Wilbur McDonald, Director of Fine Arts Department, Victim of Pneumonia.
Wilbur McDonald, director of the department of fine arts at Polytechnic college and one of the best known pianists in Texas, died of pneumonia at his home at Polytechnic Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. McDonald had been ill only six days.
He became ill Friday, and although all that medical skill could do was employed, he was unable to withstand the disease. His death on Thursday was a distinct shock to musical circles here, as it was not generally known that his condition was alarming.
Polytechnic College closed Thursday as a mark of respect for Mr. McDonald. The institution will also be closed Friday. Memorial services will be held in the college chapel Friday morning at 9 o'clock and the funeral services will take place probably sometime during the day. Arrangements have not been completed yet.
Mr. McDonald was 34 years old and a native of Chicago. When only 19 he received recognition as a pianist after he had studied under Victor Garwood, a well known Chicago teacher. He went to Vienna to complete his studies and for three years was under Leschetizsky, one of the foremost teachers and composers in Europe. When he returned to this country, he made a tour when the Ernest Gamble Concert Company as piano soloist and accompanist. He played in Texas cities while on this tour.
After a season with Gamble, Mr. McDonald became director of music at Kid-Key at Sherman, where he remained for three years. Afterward he went to Dallas, where he maintained a studio. He has been director of the fine arts department of Polytechnic for the last five years.
He was a popular musician here, both because of his talent and personality. He appeared frequently in public, as soloist with the Harmony Club and other musical organizations and gave many concerts in Texas cities.
Surviving Mr. McDonald are his wife, two daughters, his mother, one sister and a brother.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, February 2, 1912, p. 9:
Funeral services of Wilbur McDonald, director of the fine arts department at Polytechnic College, were held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Polytechnic Methodist Church. The body of the dead pianist lay in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour for the funeral.
The M.O.B.'s, a young men's organization, had charge of the body while it lay in state and members of the faculty acted as pallbearers.
Memorial services were held at the college chapel at 9 o'clock, and a fitting tribute was paid Mr. McDonald by his friends and associates. The services at the church were conducted by President Culver, Rev. H. A. Boaz, former president; Rev. J. W. Downs, pastor of Polytechnic College, and President Thompson of Arlington Heights College.
s/o Charles H. MacDonald and Sarah E. Nelson/Nilson
Wilbur's daughter Eloise MacDonald Snyder became an opera singer and was one of the founders of the Fort Worth Opera.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Thursday, February 1, 1912, p. 7:
Noted Texas Pianist Dies at Polytechnic
Wilbur McDonald, Director of Fine Arts Department, Victim of Pneumonia.
Wilbur McDonald, director of the department of fine arts at Polytechnic college and one of the best known pianists in Texas, died of pneumonia at his home at Polytechnic Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. McDonald had been ill only six days.
He became ill Friday, and although all that medical skill could do was employed, he was unable to withstand the disease. His death on Thursday was a distinct shock to musical circles here, as it was not generally known that his condition was alarming.
Polytechnic College closed Thursday as a mark of respect for Mr. McDonald. The institution will also be closed Friday. Memorial services will be held in the college chapel Friday morning at 9 o'clock and the funeral services will take place probably sometime during the day. Arrangements have not been completed yet.
Mr. McDonald was 34 years old and a native of Chicago. When only 19 he received recognition as a pianist after he had studied under Victor Garwood, a well known Chicago teacher. He went to Vienna to complete his studies and for three years was under Leschetizsky, one of the foremost teachers and composers in Europe. When he returned to this country, he made a tour when the Ernest Gamble Concert Company as piano soloist and accompanist. He played in Texas cities while on this tour.
After a season with Gamble, Mr. McDonald became director of music at Kid-Key at Sherman, where he remained for three years. Afterward he went to Dallas, where he maintained a studio. He has been director of the fine arts department of Polytechnic for the last five years.
He was a popular musician here, both because of his talent and personality. He appeared frequently in public, as soloist with the Harmony Club and other musical organizations and gave many concerts in Texas cities.
Surviving Mr. McDonald are his wife, two daughters, his mother, one sister and a brother.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, February 2, 1912, p. 9:
Funeral services of Wilbur McDonald, director of the fine arts department at Polytechnic College, were held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Polytechnic Methodist Church. The body of the dead pianist lay in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour for the funeral.
The M.O.B.'s, a young men's organization, had charge of the body while it lay in state and members of the faculty acted as pallbearers.
Memorial services were held at the college chapel at 9 o'clock, and a fitting tribute was paid Mr. McDonald by his friends and associates. The services at the church were conducted by President Culver, Rev. H. A. Boaz, former president; Rev. J. W. Downs, pastor of Polytechnic College, and President Thompson of Arlington Heights College.
Wilbur's daughter Eloise MacDonald Snyder became an opera singer and was one of the founders of the Fort Worth Opera.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Thursday, February 1, 1912, p. 7:
Noted Texas Pianist Dies at Polytechnic
Wilbur McDonald, Director of Fine Arts Department, Victim of Pneumonia.
Wilbur McDonald, director of the department of fine arts at Polytechnic college and one of the best known pianists in Texas, died of pneumonia at his home at Polytechnic Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. McDonald had been ill only six days.
He became ill Friday, and although all that medical skill could do was employed, he was unable to withstand the disease. His death on Thursday was a distinct shock to musical circles here, as it was not generally known that his condition was alarming.
Polytechnic College closed Thursday as a mark of respect for Mr. McDonald. The institution will also be closed Friday. Memorial services will be held in the college chapel Friday morning at 9 o'clock and the funeral services will take place probably sometime during the day. Arrangements have not been completed yet.
Mr. McDonald was 34 years old and a native of Chicago. When only 19 he received recognition as a pianist after he had studied under Victor Garwood, a well known Chicago teacher. He went to Vienna to complete his studies and for three years was under Leschetizsky, one of the foremost teachers and composers in Europe. When he returned to this country, he made a tour when the Ernest Gamble Concert Company as piano soloist and accompanist. He played in Texas cities while on this tour.
After a season with Gamble, Mr. McDonald became director of music at Kid-Key at Sherman, where he remained for three years. Afterward he went to Dallas, where he maintained a studio. He has been director of the fine arts department of Polytechnic for the last five years.
He was a popular musician here, both because of his talent and personality. He appeared frequently in public, as soloist with the Harmony Club and other musical organizations and gave many concerts in Texas cities.
Surviving Mr. McDonald are his wife, two daughters, his mother, one sister and a brother.
From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, February 2, 1912, p. 9:
Funeral services of Wilbur McDonald, director of the fine arts department at Polytechnic College, were held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Polytechnic Methodist Church. The body of the dead pianist lay in state at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour for the funeral.
The M.O.B.'s, a young men's organization, had charge of the body while it lay in state and members of the faculty acted as pallbearers.
Memorial services were held at the college chapel at 9 o'clock, and a fitting tribute was paid Mr. McDonald by his friends and associates. The services at the church were conducted by President Culver, Rev. H. A. Boaz, former president; Rev. J. W. Downs, pastor of Polytechnic College, and President Thompson of Arlington Heights College.
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