American Composers 1
This United States composer helped preserve music for the Archive of American Folk Song.
Who is Ruth Crawford Seeger?
This United States composer has written over 500 pieces of music. She is the recipient of many awards including being inducted into her home state's Music Hall of Fame.
Who is Libby Larsen?
This Russian composer wrote music during the time of the Soviet Censorship.
Who is Dmitri Shostakovich?
This United States composer is known for his extremely innovative music. He developed indeterminacy in music.
Who is John Cage?
Who is Philip Glass?
This composer was the first musician to be given the title of "Lord" by the Queen of England.
Who is Benjamin Britten?
This United States composer conducted and televised "Young People's Concerts" in order to bring classical music to wider audiences.
Who is Leonard Bernstein?
This United States composer's music is heavily influenced by her childhood spent in Bolivia.
Who is Joan Tower?
This Cuban composer is a founding member of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the founder of Composers Now.
Who is Tania Leon?
This United States composer is known for his film scores in movies such as Star Wars, Jaws, and the first three Harry Potter films.
Who is John Williams?
This United States composer won a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2009 and two Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.
Who is Jennifer Higdon?
This Russian composer is considered one of the greatest composers of the mid-twentieth century.
Who is Dmitri Shostakovich?
This United States composer is known for his vocal pieces and as the founder of the "Virtual Choir."
Who is Eric Whitacre?
This composer is well-known for his musicals such as "West Side Story."
Who is Leonard Bernstein?
This English composer wrote an opera for the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II.
Who is Benjamin Britten?