EvansvilleFine Arts Hall of FameNominate

Class of 2020

Catharine Franklin Fellows

Music · Inducted 2020

High School Achievements

  • Fine Arts Involvements and Achievements: Band, Choral Accompanist, Pep Band, Dance Orchestra, Mixed Chorus, Girls Chorus, Play Committee
  • Other Activities and Achievements: Freshman Reception, Student Council, Prom Committee, Class Officer, Senior Dance Committee, Photo Club, Flaming Arrow, Evansville Community Theater and 4-H plays

After High School

  • Madison Business College, Stenographic-Secretarial program, 1952
  • Piano instruction workshops through Ward-Brodt and Forbes-Meagher music stores

Professional Achievements

  • Piano teacher offering private lessons for children and adults for about 50 years
  • Getting to know my piano students and their families, seeing students who were reluctant to take lessons develop a passion for music and playing piano, and seeing piano students grow in confidence when they succeeded in playing a piece in front of a recital audience
  • Pianist/organist for weddings, funerals and church services in Evansville and area communities for about 50 years
  • Choir director and organist, First Baptist Church, Evansville for about 30 years
  • Piano accompanist for Solo & Ensemble events, Evansville Middle and High Schools, and Evansville community Christmas Cantata