Mary Lou Wilder

American singer. Born in Detroit, Michigan. She first sang as a soloist, appearing nationwide on Detroit's WJR. While studying voice at Juilliard, she gave a Carnegie Hall Concert. That success was followed with performances in operas and musical comedies. She attended Wellesley College and Northwestern University and earned a Masters Degree in composition at Georgia State University. Her compositions include a suite for orchestra and works for voice and orchestration for several of the songs she does in her night club act. She performed at conventions and special events and guest artist with the Ray Bach and Same Wilhoit orchestras.