Walter James Dodd was a gifted musician and composer who made significant contributions to the arts in the early 20th century. In this biographical sketch, John Albert Macy highlights Dodd's career and achievements, from his early studies in Paris to his influence on American music. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of music and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.