Effie F. Kamman

Effie F. Kamman (1868–1933) was an American composer, pianist, music teacher, and vaudeville performer.

She was known for composing "The Dance of the Brownies" (1893), a popular tune inspired by the children's books by Palmer Cox.

[2] Kamman was a music teacher in Detroit, who also gained notice as a performer in vaudeville.

She toured in several shows, including The Fencing Master (1894),[3] Run on the Bank (1895),[4] The Governors (1897),[5] Hunting for Hawkins (1901),[6] and On the Stroke of 12 (1903).

[7] She sang soprano parts, but also sometimes toured as a "lady baritone" novelty singing act.

Effie Kamman (Standing) with her parents and sister. Father Fred sitting, Mother at far left, sister Ida seated middle. Taken at Fred Kammans home, 110 Main Street, Wayne Michigan. Ca. 1898.
Sheet music for Kamman's "The Dance of the Brownies" (1893), published by Jerome H. Remick & Co.; cover has an orange background, with an image of dancing brownies.
Sheet music for Kamman's "The Dance of the Brownies " (1895 edition), published by Jerome H. Remick & Co.