Anna Maria Diller Starbuck[1] (August 29, 1868 – February 12, 1929) was a composer,[2] music educator, organist,[3] and pianist.
She graduated from Hellmuth College in 1887, later studying at Leipzig Conservatory, Zurich Musikschule, and Harvard University.
She made her piano debut at Steinert Hall in Boston in January 1895,[6] and on August 5, 1896, married Edwin Diller Starbuck.
Starbuck is an artist of rare accomplishment and surprising versatility.”[11] She gave piano recitals throughout America, including Boston, Des Moines, Indiana (Earlham College), Massachusetts (Mount Holyoke College),[12] Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and Lancaster), Vermont (Burlington), and Washington D.C.[6] Anna Diller Starbuck's compositions were published by Clayton F. Summy Co.
She wrote the harmony and a violin obbligato for A Pledge to Iowa by Jessie E Worthington,[13][14] as well as a second piano part for W.A.