Moonie, W.B. 1883-1961

William Walter Beaton Moonie b. 1883 Stobo, Peebleshire
Son of James Anderson Moonie and Clementina J. Moonie

Composer and professional musician
Attended James Gillespie's School in Edinburgh<
Studied music at the University of Edinburgh with Professor Niecks and achieved a B.Mus in 1902
In 1905 he was awarded a Bucher scholarship by the University to study composition and pianoforte in German
Taught music at a number of different schools in Edinburgh
Grew up in Edinburgh and died in the city in 1961

Instrument(s)/responsibility:
conductor
Nationality:
British

Concerts by Performer

Title Date Venue Professor
Reid Orchestral Concert Thursday, December 1, 1932 Usher Hall Tovey, Sir Donald Francis, 1875-1940