Bart Howard (1915-2004) was an American composer and lyricist whose career spanned Broadway, film, and popular song. Though he wrote extensively for theater and cinema, he is best remembered for "Fly Me to the Moon," a standard that has become a cornerstone of the jazz repertoire and a favorite at weddings and formal events worldwide.
Howard's gift for melody and his understanding of what makes a song singable across generations ensured his work endures in choral settings. His compositions appear regularly in jazz and pop curricula, offering educators accessible entry points into standard repertoire.
