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The career of American Modern period composer William Schuman (1910-1992) began in high school, where he also played violin and banjo in a jazz ensemble which he formed. He wrote in most musical genres, including ten symphonies. He won the first Pulitzer Prize in 1943 music for A Free Song, was instrumental in establishing the Julliard Quartet while president of that school, and became ... [MORE]
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Schuman, William
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Obituary and dictionary citations from M.L.A. Obituary Index.
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Schuman, William (1910 - 1992), United States
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Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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William Schuman
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Classical Composers Database entry with brief life, major works and links.
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William Schuman
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Biography, note, key works, selected discography from Schirmer.
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