Who Is Florence Price?

Written and Illustrated by Students of the Special Music School at the Kaufman Music Center, NY

Florence loved her mother's piano playing and wanted to be just like her. When she was just four years old she played her first piano concert and as she grew up she studied and wrote music hoping one day to hear her own music performed by an orchestra.

The story of a brilliant musician who prevailed against race and gender prejudices to become the first Black woman to be recognised as a symphonic composer and be performed by a major American orchestra in 1933.

About the Author
Founded in 1952 as a community music school, Kaufman Music Center stimulates appreciation of and participation in music through music performance and education in ways that awaken creativity, advance innovation, and create a sense of wonder among performers, students, teachers, and the public at large. At Kaufman Music Center, music lovers-- from curious fans to renowned performers--come together to explore their musical passions.