Born in Edgeworth, Pennsylvania, he debuted in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1886. His musical education in Boston and Germany led him to spend most of his time in composition for piano. He died in New Haven, Connecticut.
Works At Twilight A bed-time song Du bist wie eine Blume Im wunderschönen Monat Mai Little Boy Blue A Nightingale's Song Nocturne Oh! That We Two Were Maying Twas April! The Rosary A Song of Love Un Giorno in Venezia Water Scenes Wynken, Blynken, and Nod