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John Mackey
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b. October 1, 1973, New Philadelphia, Ohio John Mackey holds a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Fine Arts… read moreb. October 1, 1973, New Philadelphia, Ohio John Mackey holds a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with John Corigliano and Donald Er… read moreb. October 1, 1973, New Philadelphia, Ohio John Mackey holds a Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where he studied with John Corigliano and Donald Erb, respectively. Mr. Mackey particularly enjoys writing mus… read more -
David Maslanka
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Donald Grantham
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Donald Grantham (born 9 November 1947) is an American composer and music educator. Grantham was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. After receiving a… read moreDonald Grantham (born 9 November 1947) is an American composer and music educator. Grantham was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. After receiving a Bachelor of Music from the University of Oklahoma, he went on to receive his MM and DMA from the … read moreDonald Grantham (born 9 November 1947) is an American composer and music educator. Grantham was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. After receiving a Bachelor of Music from the University of Oklahoma, he went on to receive his MM and DMA from the University of Southern California. For two summers he studie… read more -
Vincent Persichetti
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Joseph Schwantner
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Joseph Schwantner (born 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American composer and educator. In 1970 he joined the faculty of the Eastman Schoo… read moreJoseph Schwantner (born 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American composer and educator. In 1970 he joined the faculty of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Schwantner is prolific, with many orchestral works to his credi… read moreJoseph Schwantner (born 1943 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American composer and educator. In 1970 he joined the faculty of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Schwantner is prolific, with many orchestral works to his credit. His style is accessible, coloristic and eclectic, drawing… read more -
Karel Husa
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Karel Husa (August 7, 1921 – December 14, 2016) was a Czech-born classical composer and conductor, winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Mu… read moreKarel Husa (August 7, 1921 – December 14, 2016) was a Czech-born classical composer and conductor, winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Music and 1993 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition. In 1954 he went to t… read moreKarel Husa (August 7, 1921 – December 14, 2016) was a Czech-born classical composer and conductor, winner of the 1969 Pulitzer Prize for Music and 1993 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award for Music Composition. In 1954 he went to the United States and became an American citizen in 1959. Hus… read more -
Frank Ticheli
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Gordon Jacob
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William Schuman
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