Fredericksburg Music Club Hall Of Fame

Mr. and Mrs. Gibson 

Frances Ernst Gibson, a very gifted pianist and organist, studied piano and organ at The Lady of the Lake University and then received her graduate studies at the University of Texas in Austin. She was on track to becoming a concert pianist but due to her father’s failing health she moved back to Fredericksburg. The Fredericksburg Music Club is so fortunate that Frances moved back to Fredericksburg. Soon after coming back home she became an active member of the Music Club. Under Frances’ leadership the Music Study Club transformed from a women’s only club of 33 members to the Fredericksburg Music Club, an incorporated, tax-exempt organization. Over the years Frances has been Program Chairperson for 18 years and president for over 3 years. She continues to direct the Music Club in an Advisory position.
	Mrs. Frances Ernst Gibson
Edwin Gibson helped Frances support the Music Club in many ways. He and Frances hand delivered the incorporation papers to Austin so that the Music Club could gain its incorporated tax-exempt status. Edwin also spent many days and late evenings writing grant proposals requesting money to help build a performing arts center where performers of (both music and theater) could perform.
	Mr. Edwin Gibson