Joseph H. Bearns Prize — The Joseph H. Bearns Prize in Music was established on February 3, 1921 by Lillia M. Bearns, in memory of her father. It was her desire to encourage talented young composers in the United States. The Prize, administered by Columbia University, is … Wikipedia
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Vincent Persichetti — Vincent Ludwig Persichetti (June 6, 1915 ndash; August 14, 1987) was an American composer, teacher, and pianist. An important musical educator and writer, Persichetti was a native of Philadelphia. He was known for his integration of various new… … Wikipedia
Butler University — Motto Education, Research, Service Established 1855 Type Private … Wikipedia
Theodore Presser Company — The Theodore Presser Company is an American music publishing and distribution company located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and formerly based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest continuing music publisher in the United States.… … Wikipedia
Harold Farberman — (born November 2, 1929) is an American conductor, composer, and percussionist. His is the uncle of Emmy Award winning actress Lisa Kudrow.BiographyFarberman studied percussion at Juilliard and composition at the New England Conservatory and at… … Wikipedia
Composers Recordings, Inc. — Composers Recordings, Inc. (CRI) was an American record label dedicated to the recording of contemporary classical music by American composers. It was founded in 1954 by Otto Luening, Douglas Moore, and Oliver Daniel, and based in New York City.… … Wikipedia
