Syracuse Post Standard, Friday, January 14, 1938 p. 3

Prof. Harry L. Vibbard Dies; Was Organist in Churches

Prof. Harry L. Vibbard, 87, a member of the faculty of the College of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, since 1900 and organist in a number of Syracuse churches during the last 37 years, died shortly before noon Friday at his home, 204 Comstock Avenue. Professor Vibbard had been in poor health for sometime, but his condition was not regarded as serious until the last month. Professor Vibbard was a leader in Syracuse music and fraternal circles for more than 35 years. He was born at Limestone, Oct. 14, 1870.
He entered the College of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, as a music student with the class of 1898, studying piano and organ under Dr. George Parker, veteran head of the department. After graduation he taught privately in Syracuse for two years, and joined the University faculty in 1900 as professor of piano and organ. An active student of music, professor Vibbard used his sabbatical leaves to continue his education in Paris. Besides his duties as educator, he found time to write a number of piano and organ compositions. Including an anthem for the First Baptist Church in 1930. Professor Vibbard served as organist in the First Baptist Church, the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Park Central Presbyterian Church and the University Methodist Episcopal Church. A pioneer in extending musical education In Syracuse, Professor Vibbard served as conductor of the senior orchestra of the Music School Settlement, of which his wife was director. He was active in Masonic circles, becoming a 32d degree Mason in 1928 and serving as organist for the Central City Lodge 305, F. & A. M. and the Central City Scottish Rite order at the time of his death. He entered Masonry at Olean in 1892 and became affiliated with the Central City Lodge 305, in Syracuse, in 1900. He also was a member of the Tigris Shrine and the Central City Scottish Rite orders. Professor Vibbard also was a prolific composer. His works for organ, solo voice, mixed male and female choruses as well as anthems for church choirs, have been published. He composed several light operas which were a part of the art department's "Fakir Shows" given annually between 1900 and 1915 at the College of Fine Arts. Professor Vibbard met his wife, the former Miss Cary Yelton of Oneida, when both were music students at Syracuse University. Mrs. Vibbard is organist of the Fourth Presbyterian Church. She is president of the Home Garden Club. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fanny Willis of Limestone; a brother, Paul Vibbard of Limestone; and a niece, Mrs. Harold Martineau of Syracuse.

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1875 NY State Census:Carrollton, Cattaraugus, New York
Shepard L Vibbard 37 Head
Cynthia R Vibbard 27 Wife
Harry L Vibbard 4 Son
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Syracuse Post Standard, Friday, January 14, 1938 p. 3

Prof. Harry L. Vibbard Dies; Was Organist in Churches

Prof. Harry L. Vibbard, 87, a member of the faculty of the College of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, since 1900 and organist in a number of Syracuse churches during the last 37 years, died shortly before noon Friday at his home, 204 Comstock Avenue. Professor Vibbard had been in poor health for sometime, but his condition was not regarded as serious until the last month. Professor Vibbard was a leader in Syracuse music and fraternal circles for more than 35 years. He was born at Limestone, Oct. 14, 1870.
He entered the College of Fine Arts, Syracuse University, as a music student with the class of 1898, studying piano and organ under Dr. George Parker, veteran head of the department. After graduation he taught privately in Syracuse for two years, and joined the University faculty in 1900 as professor of piano and organ. An active student of music, professor Vibbard used his sabbatical leaves to continue his education in Paris. Besides his duties as educator, he found time to write a number of piano and organ compositions. Including an anthem for the First Baptist Church in 1930. Professor Vibbard served as organist in the First Baptist Church, the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Park Central Presbyterian Church and the University Methodist Episcopal Church. A pioneer in extending musical education In Syracuse, Professor Vibbard served as conductor of the senior orchestra of the Music School Settlement, of which his wife was director. He was active in Masonic circles, becoming a 32d degree Mason in 1928 and serving as organist for the Central City Lodge 305, F. & A. M. and the Central City Scottish Rite order at the time of his death. He entered Masonry at Olean in 1892 and became affiliated with the Central City Lodge 305, in Syracuse, in 1900. He also was a member of the Tigris Shrine and the Central City Scottish Rite orders. Professor Vibbard also was a prolific composer. His works for organ, solo voice, mixed male and female choruses as well as anthems for church choirs, have been published. He composed several light operas which were a part of the art department's "Fakir Shows" given annually between 1900 and 1915 at the College of Fine Arts. Professor Vibbard met his wife, the former Miss Cary Yelton of Oneida, when both were music students at Syracuse University. Mrs. Vibbard is organist of the Fourth Presbyterian Church. She is president of the Home Garden Club. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fanny Willis of Limestone; a brother, Paul Vibbard of Limestone; and a niece, Mrs. Harold Martineau of Syracuse.

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1875 NY State Census:Carrollton, Cattaraugus, New York
Shepard L Vibbard 37 Head
Cynthia R Vibbard 27 Wife
Harry L Vibbard 4 Son
Contributor: MSue