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Hugh Martin, Composer

Official Site for Hugh Martin, Composer

  • Biography
    • Autobiography
  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • Hugh’s Music
  • Awards
  • Photos
  • Contact

Awards

Though Hugh has never looked for accolades in his career, he has received some recognition from his peers.

Awards

1989 ASCAP
Most Performed Feature Film Standards
Meet Me in St. Louis: Hugh Martin
For the song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

Nominations

1990 Tony Award® Best Original Score
Meet Me in St. Louis
Music and lyrics by Hugh Martin

1964 Tony Award® Best Musical
High Spirits
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Hugh Martin & Timothy Gray.

1947 Oscar Best Original Song from movie Good News
“Pass That Peace Pipe”
Music and Lyrics by Hugh Martin, Roger Edens, & Ralph Blane.

1944 Oscar Best Original Song from movie Meet Me In St. Louis
“The Trolley Song”
Music and Lyrics by Hugh Martin

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Stars Hugh Worked With:

Judy Garland - Noël Coward - Mickey Rooney - Gene Kelly - Lena Horne - Rosalinda Russell - Jane Powell - Debbie Reynolds - Michael Feinstein - Jerome Robbins - and many others!

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