Annie Mottram Craig Batten

Annie Mottram Craig Batten (née, Mottram; after first marriage, Craig; after second marriage, Batten; 1883-1964) was a Canadian singer, vocal instructor, and composer, active primarily in California. Trained in Ontario, she taught and performed in Canada before settling in Los Angeles, where she became widely known for her work as a church soloist, concert performer, and teacher. Batten held vocal and choral positions at several churches in Southern California, and she taught voice at institutions including the University of Southern California and the State Teachers’ College in Santa Barbara. Her career extended across the Pacific Coast through concert appearances, as well as wartime performances for the Red Cross during World War I. Later in life, she continued her teaching career after relocating to Vermont.