Helen Francis Hood
Helen Francis Hood (28 June 1863 – 22 January 1949) was an American pianist, composer and teacher. She was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and studied music in Boston with Benjamin Johnson Lang, J.C.D. Parker, John Knowles Paine, and George Chadwick. She continued her studies in Berlin with Moritz Moszkowski and Philipp Scharwenka. She was awarded a diploma and medal for her achievements at the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois. She died in Brookline, Massachusetts. Works 
Hood may have composed the first American trio for piano, violin and cello. Selected works include:
Disappointment
The Violet
Cornish Lullaby
Robin
Shepherdess
Message of the Rose

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1863 births
1949 deaths
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