Toni Beaulieu
American composer (1905–1994)
Leone Florence Perry (8 May 1905 – 28 March 1994), known professionally as Toni Beaulieu, was an American composer of classical, semi-classical, and popular music. She later used the names Leone Perry Hall and Leone Perry Allen.
In 1946, Beaulieu founded Artistic Records, which recorded some of the leading pop artists. Her name appears in the Internet Movie Database as a contributor to movie soundtracks.
Her music is being published by Clear Note Publications. The first volume, Celestial Suite, is now available. One movement of the suite plus five other short pieces may be heard on the Mojave Beach podcast site.
Biography
Born in Highmore, South Dakota, on May 8, 1905, Leone Florence Perry began piano lessons at age six and violin lessons at age eight. She began playing the violin in public concerts and was considered a child prodigy. At age 14, she began studying in the Academy Department at Huron College in Huron, North Dakota.
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